Job Description
Hourly Rate: $62.71 - $67.02 depending on experience.
Enjoy more of what you earn: With salary packaging, you can access up to $18,549 tax-free, giving you extra financial breathing room
Do work that truly matters: Use your skills to support others and make a genuine, positive difference every day
Feel supported as you grow: We value learning and offer opportunities to develop your skills and build your career over time
Feel secure in your role: Step into a permanent, full-time position that offers stability, consistency, and peace of mind
About Us
Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.
About the Role
The Care Manager plays a key role in ensuring each consumer receives high-quality, person-centred care that respects their strengths, choices, and individuality. Through a capabilities-based approach to admission, assessment, care planning, delivery, and ongoing evaluation, the Care Manager supports people to live well and with dignity. Reporting to the General Manager Residential Care, this role works closely with Care Coordinators, clinical governance, multidisciplinary teams, and health professionals to create a supportive, collaborative environment where consumers are empowered to live their best life, their way each and every day.
Key responsibilities include:
In collaboration with the General Manager, Care Coordinators and Quality and Education Coordinators, use evidence-based practice in developing and managing a Program of Continuous Improvement to deliver quality care to consumers.
Responsible for all aspects of care under the direction of the General Manager Residential Care and ensuring best practice and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Code of Conduct for Aged Care
Ensure high quality, holistic, person-centred care and services to consumers, in accordance with ANMCI Competency Standards and consumer choices and preferences
Ensure the reporting of incidents in accordance with Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) and NDIS requirements.
Work closely with the General Manager in workforce planning and assist with roster management as required
Assist in the development of clinical staff through on-going coaching and feedback
May be required to cover General Manager Residential Care absences and to participate in an out-of-hours on call manager roster.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Care Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
