Care Service Manager - Wingham

Whiddon; Canterbury; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiddon is seeking a dedicated Care Service Manager for their Wingham facility in Canterbury. This full-time role focuses on enhancing care delivery through strong leadership, compliance with standards, and the fostering of supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in aged care leadership, contributing positively to residents' lives.

Benefits

5 weeks Annual Leave

Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

12 weeks paid Parental Leave

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses

Employee Assistance Program for support

Qualifications

• Experience in Aged Care in a senior clinical management role preferred.
• Intermediate skills with software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive clinical services ensuring compliance with aged care standards.
• Support the Residential Service Manager through leadership and business acumen.
• Foster a culture of employee learning, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Clinical Services Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant degree or tertiary qualification in nursing

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

First Aid Certificate

Tools

AutumnCare or similar

Microsoft Office Suite

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Care Service Manager - Wingham, Canterbury

Client: Whiddon

Location: Wingham, Canterbury

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7ad642ed00b2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

At Whiddon, we are passionate about enriching the lives of the individuals we care for, along with their families and the communities in which we are based. Our relationship-based care model makes our roles purpose-driven; building relationships with our residents based on individual interests and needs means this is more than just a job, it is about the friendships we create that help us deliver outstanding care with compassion.

Reporting to the Residential Service Manager (RSM), you bring strong clinical experience and will be adept at managing and driving clinical services to ensure positive outcomes for our clients, ensuring compliance with national aged care standards, infection control, and understanding of AnAcc.

You will provide crucial support to the RSM through your leadership qualities, people management experience, and business acumen to help meet financial and budgetary goals, fostering a culture of service-based employee learning and development, safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

You are currently looking to step up into your next role, having worked in a Senior RN or Clinical Coordinator position, or you have previously worked in a deputy position and are seeking a new environment. Our team in Wingham, in the Mid North Coast region, currently has a permanent full-time position available for a Care Services Manager to join our 67-bed aged care residence, and we would love for you to consider joining our team.

In addition to the above, you will also have:

• Relevant degree or tertiary qualification in nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Prior experience in the Aged Care industry (preferred) in a senior clinical and supervisory/management position
• Intermediate experience with software such as AutumnCare (or similar), along with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• First Aid Certificate
• Current NDIS Worker Check - NDISWC (or willingness to obtain)

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide benefits centered around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social, and career:

• Comprehensive leave options for permanent employees
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or cash out option)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave annually
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Additional public holiday with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for support
• Salary Packaging options, increasing your hourly rate by over $2 through various benefits
• Financial wellness programs including Novated leasing, car buying services, and rewards
• Quarterly gifts and ad-hoc incentives
• Access to retail discounts, event tickets, food vouchers, and more
• Employee Referral Program: earn up to $500 for successful referrals
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses for those moving from afar
• Educational support through scholarships, leadership programs, and traineeships
• Recognition programs including awards and milestone celebrations
• Recognition for completing probation
• Multiple locations across NSW and QLD for transfers or relocations