At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical care delivery and ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
- Company: Join Opal HealthCare, one of Australia's largest aged care providers.
- Benefits: Career progression, leadership development, and strong support from experienced leaders.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful community with a strong sense of connection.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on residents' lives while leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and experience in aged care leadership.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do. As one of Australia’s largest aged care providers, with over 22,000 team members across 146 care communities, we offer genuine scale, career progression, and the opportunity to influence care outcomes at a national level.
We are currently seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team, working in close partnership with the General Manager and Regional Clinical & Operations Teams to deliver exceptional clinical care and lead high-performing teams.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the clinical and care workforce to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care aligned to the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Quality Standards, and AN-ACC requirements. This is a hands‑on leadership role, balancing clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational performance.
Rutherford Park Care Community is located in the beautiful Hunter region in a quiet residential area, with all the amenities of the regional town centre of Maitland just 10 minutes’ drive away. Our inclusive, contemporary resort‑style Care Community has beautiful mountain views, comes fully equipped with chickens in the gardens and embraces a strong sense of community which provides comfort, support and meaningful connection for our residents and their families and friends.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations
- Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition
- Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends
- Apply evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes
- Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers
- Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting obligations
- Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence
- Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards
- Foster a values‑led, high‑performing culture
- Oversee education, onboarding and competency development
About You
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (minimum 3 years)
- Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care
- An excellent understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC
- Ability to lead change, manage risk, and improve outcomes
- A visible, values‑led leader who is a natural mentor with a passion for building high‑performing teams
Why Opal HealthCare?
- Scale & Opportunity: National organisation with career pathways to move up and across into various opportunities that align to your growth.
- Leadership Development: Access to multiple leadership programs, scholarship programs under the Opal HealthCare Academy.
- Impact: a tangible opportunity to influence excellence in clinical outcomes at scale.
- Support: Backed by experienced leaders, modern systems, and strong regional support.
Join Us
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your clinical expertise and leadership capability will directly influence resident outcomes and team success.
Care Manager in Sydney employer: Opal Healthcare
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