Lead clinical excellence. Inspire teams. Make a meaningful difference in aged care, home care and retirement living.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate aged care clinical leader to join our organisation as General Manager Care.
This is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for the oversight, leadership and continuous improvement of clinical care delivery and care governance across our residential aged care service, while also supporting quality care outcomes, service integration and clinical oversight across home care and retirement living services.
The role ensures safe, high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with contemporary aged care standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager Care will provide strategic and operational clinical leadership across residential aged care and support a coordinated approach to care and service delivery across home care and retirement living services.
Key responsibilities include:
leading the delivery of secure, high-quality, person-centred clinical care
providing leadership, guidance and support to nursing and care teams
ensuring strong clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement
overseeing clinical compliance, care planning, assessments, documentation and clinical systems
ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Act ****, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant clinical obligations
monitoring clinical indicators, incident trends, medication management, infection prevention and consumer outcomes
leading responses to clinical incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and reportable matters
supporting workforce capability, clinical supervision, mentoring and development
driving best practice clinical care, education and evidence-based service delivery
contributing to audit readiness, regulatory reviews and organisational quality improvement initiatives
working collaboratively with medical practitioners,



allied health professionals, residents, clients, families and the broader leadership team
supporting integrated care and service delivery approaches across residential aged care, home care and retirement living services
fostering a positive clinical culture focused on accountability, compassion and excellence
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
demonstrated senior clinical leadership experience in aged care
experience as a Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, Care Manager or equivalent aged care clinical leadership role
strong understanding of clinical governance, aged care compliance and quality systems
sound knowledge of the current aged care regulatory workplace and reform agenda, including residential aged care and home care reforms
strong leadership capability with the ability to mentor, support and develop teams
excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
proven ability to manage clinical risk, quality improvement and complex care environments
commitment to person-centred care, consumer dignity and clinical excellence
current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
demonstrated aged care clinical leadership experience
National Police Check
Aged Care Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain)
relevant immunisation evidence in accordance with organisational requirements
Highly Desirable
postgraduate qualifications in aged care, clinical leadership, management or related discipline
experience leading aged care accreditation / registration and quality improvement processes
experience across residential aged care, home care and/or retirement living services
What We Offer
opportunity to lead clinical excellence across a respected aged care organisation
meaningful senior leadership role
supportive executive leadership team
professional development and leadership growth opportunities
competitive remuneration package including salary packaging
opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people
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