Care Manager

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   Work Type: Permanent

   Salary Range: $130,001+

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Description

A large residential aged care home near Fairfield is seeking an experienced and clinically capable Care Manager to join the team within a stable, well-established organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, supportive and hands-on clinical leader who enjoys mentoring teams, driving quality outcomes and ensuring residents receive exceptional care. You'll be joining a fully compliant home with strong operational foundations, experienced leadership and excellent clinical support already in place.

If you are passionate about aged care, enjoy leading people and thrive in a structured clinical environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while continuing to develop your leadership career.
About the Role As the clinical leader of the service, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality resident care while supporting the Facility Manager and leading the clinical team.

This role combines clinical leadership, governance, team development and compliance within a well-resourced and highly structured residential aged care environment.
You will work within a clear leadership structure:
Facility Manager → Care Manager → Clinical Care Coordinator → Registered Nurses → Care Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team to deliver outstanding resident care
• Drive compliance with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
• Mentor Registered Nurses and Clinical Care Coordinators
• Monitor clinical indicators and implement quality improvements
• Conduct clinical reviews, audits and care planning
• Support accreditation readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Partner with the Facility Manager to maintain exceptional clinical outcomes

• Previous experience as a Care Manager, Clinical Manager or Clinical Care Coordinator within residential aged care
• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Confidence leading clinical teams and supporting audit readiness
• Experience managing clinical governance and compliance
• Residential aged care experience within Australia

• Join a large, fully compliant residential aged care home
• Strong leadership structure with excellent clinical support
• Stable, well-established for-profit provider
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee wellbeing and benefits program

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
• Honest market insight on salary, growth and where the sector is moving
• Discreet, professional handling at every stage—we never share your details without permission
• Ongoing support after placement because the right fit matters long after your start date