National Clinical Assessment Team Manager
National Clinical Assessment Team Manager
Lead clinical excellence and help ensure outstanding care outcomes across Aeralife communities nationwide.
Are you an experienced clinical professional with a passion for aged care funding, assessment accuracy and clinical education? Aeralife is seeking a dedicated
National Clinical Assessment Team Manager
to lead our Clinical Assessment Team and support residential aged care communities across Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled clinician who enjoys combining leadership, education and quality improvement to ensure residents receive care that accurately reflects their changing clinical needs while supporting optimal AN-ACC outcomes.
Why Join Aeralife?
National leadership prospect within a growing aged care organisation
Competitive remuneration package
Opportunity to influence clinical excellence across multiple residences
Supportive executive leadership team
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Collaborative and values-driven culture
Make a meaningful difference to resident wellbeing and quality care outcomes
The Opportunity
As the
National Clinical Assessment Team Manager
, you will provide leadership, guidance and education to the Clinical Assessment Team while working closely with Residence Managers and clinical leaders across Aeralife. Reporting to the Head of Group Operations, you will ensure resident assessments, care plans and clinical documentation accurately reflect care needs and support best-practice clinical outcomes.
You will play a key role in maintaining contemporary AN-ACC knowledge, identifying trends across residences, supporting clinical teams through education and driving continuous improvement in clinical assessment practices nationwide.
What We Offer
Professional development and ongoing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
Salary packaging benefits
Novated leasing options
Discounted private health insurance
Employee discounts through the Aeralife Benefits Program




Employee reward and recognition initiatives
Supportive workplace culture built on Passion, Innovation, Empathy and Respect
Opportunity to contribute to national clinical strategy and quality outcomes
Discounted retail products
Staff values and service awards
About The Role
The National Clinical Assessment Team Manager is responsible for leading the Clinical Assessment Team and partnering with operational and clinical leaders to ensure resident care needs are appropriately assessed, documented and reflected within care planning processes.
The role combines clinical leadership, AN-ACC expertise, education, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement to support excellence in resident care and funding outcomes across Aeralife communities.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Lead, mentor and support Clinical Assessment Review Officers nationally
Provide education and guidance on resident assessments, care planning and clinical documentation
Ensure assessments and care plans accurately reflect changing resident care needs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AN-ACC requirements, frameworks and classification processes
Identify opportunities for AN-ACC reassessments and support submission processes
Monitor documentation quality and promote best-practice clinical record keeping
Work collaboratively with Residence Managers and Clinical Leadership Teams
Analyse assessment trends and provide recommendations for improvement across residences
Support homes during AN-ACC assessment activities where required
Deliver training programs to build capability and improve documentation standards
Prepare and present monthly reports to the Head of Group Operations
Contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives and organisational objectives
Promote compliance with aged care standards,



policies and regulatory requirements
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and resident-centred care
About You
You are an experienced clinical leader with strong aged care knowledge and a passion for education, quality outcomes and continuous improvement. You enjoy building capability in others, maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring residents receive care that reflects their individual needs.
You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, interpreting clinical information and driving positive outcomes through collaboration, coaching and leadership.
To Be Successful, You Will Have
Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA, or significant experience in clinical care systems and reporting
Demonstrated aged care clinical experience
Strong understanding of resident assessment and care planning processes
Experience with AN-ACC classification and funding models
Ability to identify and assess changes in resident care needs
Advanced knowledge of clinical documentation requirements
Strong leadership, coaching and education skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Sound analytical and problem-solving capability
High-level organisational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Australian Driver Licence
Ability to travel as required
Full Australian working rights
About Aeralife
Aeralife is a proudly Australian-owned aged care provider committed to delivering exceptional residential care through communities built on dignity, safety and connection. Guided by our values of
Passion, Innovation, Empathy and Respect
, we strive to enrich the lives of residents while creating rewarding careers for our people.
Our commitment to clinical excellence, quality care and continuous improvement ensures residents receive the support they need to live fulfilling and meaningful lives, while our people are empowered to grow, contribute and succeed.
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📌 National Clinical Assessment Team Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Aeralife
📍 Melbourne