Resident-Centric Aged Care Clinical Leader

Columbia Aged Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership impact

Professional growth

Wellbeing support

Everyday benefits

Employee benefits

Job summary

Columbia Aged Care is seeking a Care Services Manager to lead the Strathfield facility’s clinical operations, mentoring teams and elevating care standards. You will collaborate with leadership to drive resident outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a patient-centered culture.

With a strong background in nursing leadership, you will champion quality standards, oversee funding processes, and implement safety and quality initiatives while maintaining open communication with residents

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate nursing experience, with at least 2 years in senior management within aged care.
• Police check and full Australian working rights.
• Tertiary studies/certifications in clinical management, health administration, or clinical leadership preferred.
• Proven knowledge of Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, accreditation quality, compliance and clinical governance.
• Experience leading clinical teams with focus on performance development and accountability.
• Experience implementing WHS and evaluating quality management systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with resident-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize daily personal and clinical care programs to achieve resident outcomes.
• Supervise, coach and support Registered Nurses, care staff, and allied health professionals.
• Champion Aged Care Quality Standards, oversee AN-ACC/funding processes and accreditation readiness.
• Analyze clinical data and incident trends to implement proactive safety, medication management and risk mitigation.
• Act as liaison for families and residents to ensure personalized care plans respecting individual rights.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Problem solving

Resident-centered care

Education

Nursing degree

Health admin cert

Clinical leadership cert

Job description

Columbia Aged Care is seeking a Care Services Manager to lead the Strathfield facility’s clinical operations, mentoring teams and elevating care standards. You will collaborate with leadership to drive resident outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a patient-centered culture.

With a strong background in nursing leadership, you will champion quality standards, oversee funding processes, and implement safety and quality initiatives while maintaining open communication with residents