Job Description

The Role

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Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will take ownership of clinical operations, leading care delivery, compliance and quality across the home.

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You'll be responsible for driving performance across:

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- Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses and care teams
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- AN-ACC optimisation, funding and documentation accuracy
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- Accreditation readiness and quality standards
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- Clinical governance, audits and compliance frameworks
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- Medication management and infection prevention & control
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- Incident management, risk and continuous improvement
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- Care planning, assessments and case management
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- Family engagement and clinical communication
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- Supporting the Facility Manager when required
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This is a hands‐on leadership role where you will influence both clinical outcomes and team performance.

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About You

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You will bring:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Strong experience in residential aged care
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- Proven knowledge of AN-ACC funding and accreditation
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- Background in clinical audits, compliance and quality improvement
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- Confidence leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
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- Robust documentation and electronic care system skills
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- Solid clinical capability across wound care, palliative care and chronic disease
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Why This Role Stands Out

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- To $140,000 base + super
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- Established leadership structure with strong support
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- Coastal location offering lifestyle balance
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- Well‐run home with embedded clinical systems
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- Opportunity to drive measurable improvements in care quality
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- Genuine career progression and leadership exposure
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Care Manager (Wollongong)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Wollongong