At Thompson Health Care, we believe that 'residents don't live in our facilities - we work in their homes." This belief shapes how we lead, how we care, and how we support our people.

We are seeking full time Deputy Directors of Nursing (DDON) to join our management team at our Upper North Shore Homes Nursing and Northern Sydney Region as we prepare for an exciting new chapter. This role is ideal for an experienced DDON/Care Manager, or Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) ready to take the next step into senior leadership.

What's on Offer:

A genuine career progression opportunity with a respected, family-owned aged care provider

Strong clinical, education and corporate support teams

The opportunity to help shape clinical standards, systems and team culture as the home grows

Ongoing professional development opportunities supported by our Education Team

A collaborative, values-driven workplace with a strong focus on quality care and people.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the DDON will support the clinical, operational and people management functions of the home.

Additional DDON opportunities are open across our facilities in the Northern Sydney Region.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting the DON with planning, organising, directing and managing clinical services

Supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for residents

Demonstrated experience in clinical education, coaching and staff development

Providing leadership and guidance to nursing teams

Assisting with clinical governance, accreditation preparation and continuous improvement activities

Supporting workforce capability, performance, and engagement

Contributing to budget management while maintaining resident care standards

This is a hands-on leadership role with the benefit of a structured and supported onboarding period.

About YOU:

We are looking for someone with the right attitude, leadership potential and commitment to quality care.

You will have:

Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Essential)





Experience in aged care in a leadership or senior clinical role (desirable)

Candidates new to aged care leadership are welcome

Demonstrated leadership capability (DDON experience highly regarded but not essential)

Strong communication, organisation and people-management skills

Demonstrated experience in clinical education, coaching and staff development

A collaborative, calm and solutions-focused approach

A genuine desire to grow, learn and progress into senior leadership

Able to provide direction and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team with a passion to deliver exceptional care and service to the elderly.

Ability to ensure that all clinical staff are compliant with code of ethics and legal requirements.

About Thompson Health Care:

We are a family‑owned company, with five decades of experience in aged care across NSW. Our focus is on delivering the highest standard of care and service in environments that are safe, welcoming and genuinely homelike.

Thompson Health Care promotes a safe, inclusive and supportive culture, with a strong emphasis on education, leadership development and clear career pathways.

The reason our residences immediately “feel like home” is because Thompson Health Care is a family company, not a corporation.

When Faith and Wal Thompson established the first nursing home in 1965, their goal was to create a new standard of excellence in aged care accommodation and resident care. That commitment to excellence is now maintained by three generations of Thompsons.

Our ten nursing homes stretch from Bowral in the Southern Highlands, throughout the Sydney Region and to Kempsey on the mid‑north coast, Thompson Health Care is a family owned and operated company with over four decades of experience.

Source:



This is an extract from the company's own website.

The reason our residences immediately “feel like home” is because Thompson Health Care is a family company, not a corporation.

When Faith and Wal Thompson established the first nursing home in 1965, their goal was to create a new standard of excellence in aged care accommodation and resident care. That commitment to excellence is now maintained by three generations of Thompsons.

Our ten nursing homes stretch from Bowral in the Southern Highlands, throughout the Sydney Region and to Kempsey on the mid‑north coast, Thompson Health Care is a family owned and operated company with over four decades of experience.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The reason our residences immediately “feel like home” is because Thompson Health Care is a family company, not a corporation.

When Faith and Wal Thompson established the first nursing home in 1965, their goal was to create a new standard of excellence in aged care accommodation and resident care. That commitment to excellence is now maintained by three generations of Thompsons.

Our ten nursing homes stretch from Bowral in the Southern Highlands, throughout the Sydney Region and to Kempsey on the mid‑north coast, Thompson Health Care is a family owned and operated company with over four decades of experience.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Aged Care Manager?
- How many years' experience do you have as a registered nurse?

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📌 Deputy Director of Nursing (Sydney)
🏢 Thompson Health Care
📍 Sydney