Position Overview Report to the Facility Manager. Assist in overall operation, clinical care, compliance, and staff management of a 50-bed residential aged care facility to ensure high quality care, safety, efficiency, compliance with regulations, and resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day care operations: coordinate clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver person-centred care. Assist in development, implementation, review of individual care plans in consultation with clinical team, residents and families. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements (Aged Care Quality Standards, WHS, infection control, privacy). Monitor resident health outcomes: review incidents, clinical indicators, infection rates; initiate corrective actions. Support the Facility Manager in budgeting, resource allocation, rostering, and procurement. Supervise, coach, mentor care staff: performance reviews, training, onboarding. Maintain relationships with external health providers (GPs, allied health, hospitals), and families. Participate in quality improvement initiatives: audits, feedback mechanisms, continuous improvement. Ensure documentation is accurate and timely: clinical records, regulatory reporting, incident reporting. Qualifications & Experience Registered Nurse (Div 1, or equivalent) or relevant allied health qualification. Minimum 2-3 years experience in aged care management / supervisory / senior clinical role. Proven experience with regulatory compliance, audits, risk management. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and resources. Knowledge of aged care standards / legislation in [State/Territory]. Key Competencies & Attributes Person-centred and compassionate approach. Problem solving and decision making under pressure. High organisational capability: attention to detail, prioritisation. Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Integrity, accountability, ethical practice. What We Offer Competitive salary package. Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities. Positive workplace culture. Opportunity to influence and improve resident care and facility outcomes. Hit apply or email Seb directly on sebs@austcorphealthcare.com.au
