Senior Care Manager – Clinical Excellence & Team Leadership

Opal Healthcare; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership and regional t&u

Job summary

Opal HealthCare, a leading Australian aged care provider, seeks a Care Manager to lead clinical teams and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Reporting to the General Manager and collaborating with regional teams, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operations.

Nestled in the Central Coast hinterland at Kanwal Springs Care Community, this hands-on leadership role focuses on compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024 and standards, while fostering a high‑performing

Qualifications

• RN with AHPRA registration and active practicing status.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care delivery in line with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and resident condition changes.
• Monitor clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends; drive improvements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Governance & quality

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Job description

Opal HealthCare, a leading Australian aged care provider, seeks a Care Manager to lead clinical teams and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Reporting to the General Manager and collaborating with regional teams, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operations.

Nestled in the Central Coast hinterland at Kanwal Springs Care Community, this hands-on leadership role focuses on compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024 and standards, while fostering a high‑performing