About the opportunity
Our Client is seeking an experienced Clinical Leader to take on a senior management position within an established residential aged care home in Sydney Metro.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being visible across the home, supporting Registered Nurses, developing clinical capability and maintaining strong standards of resident care.

You’ll work closely with the wider management team and have access to established quality, operational and clinical support.

The role You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day clinical performance of the home, with a strong focus on clinical governance, team development and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading, coaching and supporting Registered Nurses and care teams
- Overseeing resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews
- Supporting AN-ACC processes and accurate clinical documentation
- Managing clinical incidents, risks and continuous improvement actions
- Leading audits and maintaining robust compliance standards
- Supporting medication management and complex resident care
- Building clinical confidence and capability across the team
- Working closely with GPs, allied health professionals and families
- Maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards

About you




You’ll be an experienced aged care clinician who can combine strong clinical judgement with confident people leadership.
You will ideally have:

- Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
- Residential aged care experience
- Previous clinical leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance and care planning
- Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement
- Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills
- Confidence managing clinical risk and supporting complex care

Candidates currently working as a Care Manager, Clinical Manager, Clinical Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager or senior Registered Nurse are encouraged to apply.

Why consider it?
This opportunity offers a salary of up to $145,000 base + super, depending on experience, along with the support and resources of an established aged care provider.

You’ll also have access to professional development, broader career opportunities and a leadership structure designed to support strong clinical outcomes.

If you’re an experienced aged care Registered Nurse looking for your next leadership move in Sydney Metro, we’d be keen to speak with you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

📌 Care Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Sydney