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About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role for a Relief Care Manager, supporting the General Manager in leading care teams to deliver excellence in resident care. You will be an experienced Clinician with the capacity to flexibly work across multiple Care Communities in Sydney, NSW.
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
Requirements
- 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
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Work Type
- Relief
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse experience
- Experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care
Education Level
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
Benefits
- Career pathways for growth
- Access to leadership programs
- Access to scholarship programs under the Opal HealthCare Academy
- Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes at scale
- Support from experienced leaders, modern systems, and strong regional support
About the Company
- Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers.
- We have 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.