Deputy Clinical Manager

About The Company

Our client is a well-established, for-profit aged care facility located in leafy Newmarket, just 15 minutes from Brisbane City. The organisation provides residential care for older adults with complex physical, mental health, and psychosocial needs, including residents experiencing homelessness or referred under the guidance of corrective services. Operating with compassion and professionalism, the facility has built a strong reputation for providing quality care in challenging and rewarding circumstances. With a highly skilled Clinical Manager and a supportive leadership team, they are committed to maintaining excellence in resident care, staff development, and compliance.

About The Opportunity

The Deputy Clinical Manager plays a vital leadership role in overseeing the daily delivery of high-quality, multidisciplinary care. Working alongside the Clinical Manager, Clinical Care Nurse, and Care Team Supervisor, you will manage a team of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Carers, and Therapy staff to ensure residents receive proactive, person-centred care.

Reporting directly to the Facility Managers, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting approximately 70+ clinical and care staff
• Monitoring and improving standards of nursing and resident care
• Overseeing compliance with clinical governance, WHS, and infection control practices
• Ensuring accurate resident documentation and completion of care plans
• Conducting audits on medication administration and care standards
• Coordinating staff training, supervision, and performance appraisals
• Leading by example and fostering a culture of professionalism and empathy
• Assisting with policy development and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ experience in aged care, mental health, or complex residential care (essential)
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
• Strong leadership and team management experience with a diverse multinational team
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

You will also have:

• Experience working with residents with mental health conditions, addiction, or behavioural challenges
• Solid understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) guidelines and compliance
• Current Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and up-to-date Flu and COVID vaccinations

You’ll bring resilience, empathy, and the ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced care environment. This is not an entry-level or graduate role, it requires clinical strength, emotional intelligence, and people management expertise.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive Hourly Rate Based on Experience | Full-Time Permanent Role
• Supportive Leadership Team with Strong Clinical Expertise
• Diverse, Multicultural Workforce | Inclusive, Team-Oriented Culture
• Opportunities for Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Move to Salary, Flexible Hours & Work from Home 1 Day per Week after Probation 
• Make a Genuine Impact in the Lives of Residents with Complex Needs
• Located in Newmarket with Onsite Parking | 15 Minutes from Brisbane CBD 
• Immediate Start Available for the Right Candidate 

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!