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Work Type: Permanent
Salary Range: $130,001+
Whats on Offer: Join a large Nursing Home as second-in-charge, reporting into an experienced Facility Manager that can offer career development.
Description
A well-established residential aged care provider in Sydney is seeking an experienced and clinically capable Care Director to join the team in a rewarding leadership opportunity. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse, confident people leader and passionate aged care professional, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your leadership career.
About the Role
As the Care Director, you will be a key member of the home's leadership team and act as the second-in-command, drawing on your clinical expertise to improve every aspect of residents' wellbeing and experience.
You will lead, develop and oversee the clinical and care functions of the home, working closely with residents, families, nurses and care teams to ensure consistently high standards of care.
This role combines clinical leadership, people management, compliance, care planning and operational support, with a strong focus on resident outcomes and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong clinical leadership across the home, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred and high-quality care
- Lead, coach and develop nurses and care staff, supporting capability, performance and professional development
- Oversee clinical care programs and identify opportunities to strengthen resident outcomes and quality of care
- Monitor clinical compliance, reporting, documentation, stock and relevant operational requirements
About You
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a nursing management role
- Previous experience within residential aged care
- Proven experience managing people, clinical compliance and clinical operations
What's on Offer
- Up to $145,000 + Superannuation + Benefits
- A senior leadership opportunity within an established residential aged care environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents and their families
- A role combining clinical leadership with people, operational and financial responsibilities
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
About E4 People
E4 People has been a specialist healthcare recruitment partner since 2012. Over the past decade we have built deep relationships across aged care, allied health, and hospital settings throughout Australia. When you work with us, you get more than a single job opening. You get a recruiter who understands the sector, knows the leadership teams, and can talk honestly about culture, career pathways and where your skills will be valued.
What this looks like in practice:
- A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
- Honest market insight on salary, growth, and where the sector is moving
- Discreet, professional handling at every stage. We do not share your details without permission
- Ongoing support post placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date
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Care Director in Sydney employer: E4 People
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