Lead quality care.
Inspire high-performing teams.
Make ageing meaningful.
At St Basil's, people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating communities where older Australians can live with dignity, purpose and choice.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical & Care Lead to provide clinical leadership in our Kogarah Site.
This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care while fostering a positive culture for residents, families and employees alike.
If you're a passionate Registered Nurse leader who thrives on developing teams, driving quality outcomes and making a genuine difference in aged care, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As the Clinical & Care Lead, you will be the senior clinical leader on site and a trusted partner to the General Manager.
You will oversee clinical operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive compliance and quality outcomes, and ensure residents receive care aligned to their individual needs, goals and preferences.
You will lead a team including Registered Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators and Care Staff, while providing hands-on support, coaching and guidance to ensure the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Provide clinical leadership and oversight across the home
Lead resident assessments, care planning and clinical decision-making
Monitor clinical outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support best-practice care delivery and evidence-based clinical practice
Act as the key clinical advisor for the facility
Resident & Family Experience
Champion person-centred care and resident choice




Build strong relationships with residents and their families
Manage and resolve complaints with professionalism and empathy
Ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion
Create an environment where residents feel safe, valued and supported
Quality, Compliance & Governance
Lead quality improvement activities, audits and compliance programs
Ensure adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards and legislative requirements
Support accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance
Monitor risk, infection prevention and workplace health and safety practices
Contribute to operational planning and achievement of organisational objectives
Leadership & Workforce Management
Lead, coach and develop clinical and care teams
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous learning
Support workforce planning, rostering and resource management
Manage performance, capability and professional development
Promote collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
About You
You are an experienced aged care leader with strong clinical expertise and a genuine passion for improving the lives of older people.
You lead from the front, build trust quickly and know how to bring teams together to achieve outstanding resident outcomes.
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' aged care experience within Australia




Minimum 3 years' leadership or management experience in residential aged care or acute healthcare settings
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Strong clinical assessment, care planning and care coordination skills
Experience in quality, compliance, audits and continuous improvement
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities
Sound understanding of AN-ACC funding, risk management and WHS requirements
Strong computer literacy and workforce rostering experience
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Experience coaching, developing and facilitating education programs for clinical teams
Robust gerontology knowledge and expertise
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead and influence clinical excellence
Supportive leadership team and values-driven culture
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Meaningful work that positively impacts residents, families and communities
The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to making ageing meaningful and enjoyable
Mandatory Requirements
Current AHPRA Registration
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Pre-employment medical clearance
Unlimited working rights in Australia
At St Basil's, enriching lives is our purpose.
If you're ready to lead with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence, apply today.
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📌 Clinical & Care Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 St Basil's Homes
📍 New South Wales