Job Description
Care Manager Cardwell QLD, Australia
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Location: Cardwell, QLD
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Job Security - Permanent Full-Time role
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Salary Packaging & 5 Weeks Annual Leave
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Care Manager - Permanent Full-Time | Cardwell, QLD
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a key clinical leadership role? We are seeking a Care Manager to lead the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care at our Rockingham Aged Care service in Cardwell, QLD.
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Working closely with the Service Manager, you will provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to our nursing and care teams while strengthening quality, compliance and resident outcomes.
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About the role
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Lead, support and develop Registered Nurses, care staff, allied health professionals and volunteers.
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Oversee resident assessments, care planning and clinical documentation.
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Monitor clinical practice, care outcomes and quality indicators.
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Coordinate care delivered by internal teams and external healthcare providers.
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Review AN-ACC information to support accurate and appropriate submissions.
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Ensure clinical programs, policies and procedures meet legislative, regulatory and professional requirements.
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Support incident management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement activities.
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Build positive relationships with residents, families, employees and healthcare professionals.
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Promote a collaborative, accountable and resident-focused team culture.
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This position is designated as a Responsible Person under the Aged Care Act **** and plays an important role in supporting compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, Code of Conduct and reportable incident requirements.
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About you
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
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A minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in aged care or an acute clinical setting.
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Demonstrated clinical leadership and people management experience.
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Strong knowledge of contemporary aged care practice, clinical governance and quality standards.
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Well-developed communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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Confidence managing change, clinical risk and continuous improvement.
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Current CPR certification and an unrestricted driver licence.
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A current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
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Current Australian working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
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A postgraduate qualification in gerontology, dementia care or another aged care-related discipline will be highly regarded.
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Why join us?
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Up to $18,549 in tax-free salary-packaging advantages.
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Five weeks of annual leave.
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Discounts across a wide range of retail partners.
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Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
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Employee wellbeing and support programs.
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Support from an experienced Service Manager and broader Seniors Living leadership team.
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Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older Australians.
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Type: Permanent
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Category: Residential Aged Care
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Reference ID: CH******
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Date Posted: 11/08/2026
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