Clinical Manager – Avondale Care • 0 of 15 filled

Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Full Time
4 September 2026
130,000-140,000
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Vacancy Details

About the Role:

Avondale Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Manager to join our team. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the General Manager in administering nursing services at both Avondale House and Alton Lodge, Cooranbong, ensuring the highest standard of care for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager to enhance and promote the quality of resident care.
  • Establish and maintain open dialogue with residents' families and representatives to ensure transparency and trust in care delivery.
  • Lead, direct, and manage nursing staff, addressing performance, development, and workplace issues effectively.
  • Liaise with supervisors and registered staff carrying additional responsibilities, ensuring smooth delegation and operations across care services.
  • Implement strategies to continuously improve clinical standards, ensuring compliance with aged care regulations and promoting best practices in resident care.

Essential Criteria

Who You Are:

  • An AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse with proven leadership experience in clinical or aged care environments.
  • A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills for effective engagement with families and care teams.
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and overseeing clinical care operations with efficiency and composure.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of care and full compliance with aged care regulations.
  • A solution-focused leader with a demonstrated track record of managing teams and resolving clinical and staffing challenges.
  • Passionate about delivering high-quality care and continuously improving residents' wellbeing.

Essentials for this Role:

  1. AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years' post-graduate experience.
  2. Strong clinical expertise in aged care, with a solid understanding of nursing processes and assessments.
  3. Proven experience and commitment to maintaining high standards of care and compliance with aged care regulations, including AN-ACC.
  4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective family and team engagement.
  5. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with databases for finance, maintenance, clinical care, and governance.
  6. Demonstrated skills and experience in leadership, supervision, people management, planning, organising, and decision-making.
  7. Demonstrated commitment to a positive organisational culture, aligned with ASL's signature behaviours of Achievement, Performance, Connection, and Wellbeing.
  8. Valid driver's licence.
  9. Current NDIS Check or willingness to obtain.
  10. Current vaccinations as required for the role, or willingness to obtain.

Employment with Adventist Senior Living is subject to a satisfactory medical assessment, vaccination history, and background checks, including reference checks and NDIS Working with Vulnerable People checks.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your career at Adventist Senior Living. Send your CV and a brief cover letter to ••••@adventistseniorliving.com.au. Applications are reviewed upon receipt and close Thursday 27th September 2026.

For all enquiries and a copy of the position description, please contact People and Culture on (02) •••• •000.

Our mission is to serve and provide person-centred care and support based on Christian principles. Does that mean we only welcome people of Christian faith? Absolutely not. We value the uniqueness of every individual and are proud to employ, serve, and learn from people from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

About the Company

Adventist Senior Living, NNSW

Adventist Senior Living, NNSW