Care Manager 09/05/2025 Southport QLD, Australia

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Sefton; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-led organization dedicated to providing exceptional aged care. As a Care Manager, you will lead a team of professionals, ensuring personalized and safe care for residents. This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to compliance and quality standards. With a supportive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a fulfilling career path. Be part of a legacy of care and compassion that spans over 140 years, making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Five weeks of annual leave

Grants for formal study

Discounts through retail partners

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care with a focus on compliance and accreditation.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor teams in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support clinical staff in delivering high-quality care.
• Coordinate clinical assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Build a supportive workplace culture aligned with mission values.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Compliance Knowledge

Person-Centred Care

Team Mentoring

Education

National Police Certificate

Current Influenza Vaccination

Job description

• Supportive, mission-led workplace with strong team culture
• Salary packaging + genuine work-life balance opportunities
• Lead with purpose and make a real impact in aged care

Churches of Christ, Golden Age Aged Care, Southport

Care Manager

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Assist our clients to ensure a safe and comfortable quality of life!

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;

• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;

• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;

• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:

• JB Hi-Fi,

• The Good Guys,

• Goodlife Health Clubs,

• Bupa Health,

• Plus many more;

• Employee Assistance Program.

• A work culture that values you.

About this role

As Care Manager, you’ll work closely with the Service Manager to lead clinical operations and inspire best-practice care. You’ll bring a high level of clinical expertise, drive continuous improvement, and ensure care is personalised, professional, and safe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Registered Nurses, Care Staff, and Allied Health professionals

• Coordinating clinical assessments and person-centred care planning

• Overseeing compliance, documentation, and care quality standards

• Building a strong, supportive workplace culture grounded in our mission and values

• Partnering with residents, families, and external providers to promote wellbeing
  

What you can bring to the team

You’re a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment. You know how to bring people together, resolve challenges with empathy, and hold high standards for care and communication. You’re not just clinically sharp – you’re also compassionate, calm under pressure, and driven to make a difference.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Understands aged care inside and out – including compliance, accreditation, and AN-ACC

• Can juggle shifting priorities with grace and good humour

• Values collaboration and always keeps the resident at the centre

• Is energised by mentoring teams and building a culture of respect and kindness

• Have a strong ability to lead a team

Possess or willingness to obtain;

• A National Police Certificate

• A current Influenza Vaccination

• Undergo a National Personal Insolvency Check
  

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

If you’re looking for a meaningful career with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. For further details, contact Anston Fivaz on 07 5509 8555

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.