Community Aged Care Manager – Relocate to Townsville QLD
Salary Package: Up to $96,000 + Super + Benefits

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Community Aged Care Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a community care hub, delivering high-quality, person-centred services that support older Australians to live independently at home. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing care planning, service delivery, team performance, and operational outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team including care partners, carers, and support staff, ensuring services are safe, responsive, and aligned with legislative and program requirements.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package: Up to $96,000 + Super
• Fully maintained vehicle (valued at $15,000, includes personal use, fuel and insurance)
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Opportunity to lead and shape community-based care services
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health, Community Services, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards, and funding programs (including Support at Home, CHSP, NDIS, and others)
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Current Driver’s Licence and relevant clearances (or willingness to obtain)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily operations including staffing, rostering, service delivery, and reporting
• Lead intake, care planning, and regular client reviews
• Drive a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
• Align local operations with organisational strategy and future growth

Financial Management

• Manage budgets, monitor revenue and expenditure, and ensure sustainable performance
• Track client package utilisation and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with funding guidelines across all programs

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure services meet Aged Care Quality Standards, legislative requirements, and best practice
• Manage incidents, complaints, and continuous improvement processes
• Lead audits, documentation reviews, and quality assurance activities

People & Performance

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and supervision to build a high-performing team
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and accountable team environment

Apply Now

If you’re a strong leader or a Registered Nurse who is hoping to step in to leadership and has a passion for delivering high-quality care and driving service excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply now or send your CV direct to dara.herlihy@cmr.com.au