Job Description
A senior clinical role where you don't have to do everything alone.
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Our Client is looking for an experienced Aged Care Leader to join the management team of a well-established 100+ bed residential aged care home on the Central Coast.
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You'll report directly to the Facility Manager and work alongside another experienced Care Manager, sharing clinical leadership across the home while still having genuine ownership and influence.
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You'll also have access to strong quality, education and operational support through a large national healthcare organisation.
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The role
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This is a visible, hands-on clinical leadership position with a strong focus on developing people, maintaining high standards of care and driving continuous improvement.
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You'll work closely with Registered Nurses and care teams to strengthen clinical capability, support complex decision-making and ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and supporting Registered Nurses and care teams
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Coaching, mentoring and developing clinical capability
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Overseeing resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews
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Supporting AN-ACC processes and accurate clinical documentation
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Leading clinical audits, risk reviews and continuous improvement
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Reviewing incidents, complaints and changes in resident condition
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Maintaining strong medication management and governance
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Supporting complex care including wounds, pain and palliative care
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Working with GPs,



allied health professionals and residents' families
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Maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards
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What we're looking for
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You'll be a confident clinical leader who can support teams, challenge standards when needed and build capability in others.
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You'll need:
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Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
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Strong residential aged care clinical experience
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Previous leadership experience within an aged care environment
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Strong knowledge of care planning and clinical governance
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Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement
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Strong communication, coaching and relationship management skills
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Experience as a Care Manager, Clinical Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Deputy Director of Nursing or senior Registered Nurse would translate well.
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What's in it for you?
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Alongside a salary of up to $140,000 base + super, you'll have access to an extensive employee benefits package:
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health and wellbeing benefits
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career development
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structured induction
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recognition programs
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broader career opportunities
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Relocation assistance may also be available for the right candidate.
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Most importantly, you'll be joining an established management structure with another Care Manager beside you, an experienced Facility Manager above you and specialist quality and education support available when needed.
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If you're an experienced aged care leader ready for your next leadership move, we'd be keen to speak with you.

📌 Care Manager (Central Coast)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Central Coast