About the role We are looking for a Care Manager that is a dynamic and influential leader. This pivotal position will support the delivery of high quality, person-centred clinical and care services. Working alongside the Facility Manager, the successful incumbent will have responsibility driving excellence in customer experience, clinical governance, compliance, and quality outcomes in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Standards. The Care Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and set the tone for compassionate, culturally sensitive, and consumer-focused care. The role requires a proactive, flexible and resourceful professional with up-to-date clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Some of the responsibilities of the role include:
- Ensuring needs of all stakeholders are met, especially those of the Elders
- Ensure resident care and services is consistent with the Aged Care Quality
Standards and where this is not the case involve the multidisciplinary team to formulate and recommend interventions. - Lead the team in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards and
requirements. - Mentor, supervise and educate staff ensuring quality services are delivered to
residents. - Maximise funding opportunities.
- Ensure clinical governance is current and oversee/implement clinical care needs and
systems - Develop and review organisational policies and procedures to ensure it reflects
contemporary requirements. - Lead the analysis and assessment of incidents, complaints, risks or issues that arise
Qualifications - Registered Nurse Div 1 registered with the Australian Health Practitioner
Registration Agency. - Formal qualifications in management or a health-related discipline, or business
experience highly regarded
Skills & Experience - Extensive experience in Aged Care Management
- Broad clinical background as a Registered Nurse with experience in Aged Care and
Residential Care - Long standing experience in a senior role that has included staff supervision and
program management - Is able to effectively lead a team and prioritise a substantial workload in order to
achieve clinical outcomes - Is self-motivated in relation to professional and career development opportunities
- Can lead others to achieve desired client care outcomes
- Shows sound judgement and responds quickly and effectively to issues including
Human Resource, client complaints and serious incidents
Why MiCare? About us MiCare is a non-profit providing services to people from a range of diverse backgrounds in the areas of aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant services. We are here for everyone and believe that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.
To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check, and influenza and COVID 19 Vaccinations. How to apply ... Please submit a copy of your Resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to read the position description before applying and detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we’ll be in touch. We will be interviewing before applications close so don't delay sending in your application. Applications close on the 5 September 2025.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.
MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability
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