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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.
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
- Landsdowne Gardens on Wycombe Care Community
Work Type
- 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 and progression
- Access to leadership programs
- Access to scholarship programs
- 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 with over 22,000 team members across 146 care communities.
- Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe Road redefines residential aged care in Australia with a boutique and luxurious, hotel-like design.
- The residence provides excellence in care and services in a warm and caring environment.
- Lansdowne Gardens incorporates state-of-the-art residential aged care residences within significant heritage buildings.
- Residents can enjoy the gardens and surrounds of the Cafe and Conservatory.
- Luxurious private suites feature spacious ensuite bathrooms and gracious sitting areas.