About Us!
We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.
Southern Cross Benefits!
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Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
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Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
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Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
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Discounted private health insurance
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Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
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Ongoing Training and Development
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Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
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Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
The Role:
Deputy Residential Manager (Registered Nurse) | Full-Time | Corowa
As the Deputy Residential Manager, you are more than a second-in-command, you are a trusted and visible leader who plays a pivotal role in supporting both the Residential Manager and the broader care team. This is an additional Deputy Residential Manager position, created to strengthen clinical leadership within the home and enhance support for residents, families, and care teams. Your strong clinical expertise, hands-on approach, and calm leadership will help ensure the delivery of high-quality care, clinical excellence, and the smooth operation of a 24/7 residential aged care environment.
In this key leadership role, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the home, supporting workforce planning, addressing clinical and operational matters, mentoring and developing staff, and promoting a culture of excellence. You will help drive high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and dignified support while fostering positive relationships with families, staff, and healthcare partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people and the teams that support them.
Your key responsibilities will be:
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Support high-quality, person-centred care and oversee the implementation of resident care plans.
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Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to staff, residents, and families.
- Assist with operational budgets, resource management, and compliance reporting.
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Ensure compliance with aged care legislation, accreditation standards, and audit requirements.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance development, and workforce planning.
- Lead clinical handovers, mentor staff, and foster a positive team culture.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and continuous service enhancement.
- Promote workplace health, safety, and emergency preparedness across the facility.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and stakeholders to ensure continuity of resident care.
- Undertake hands-on clinical duties where applicable and maintain high standards of care delivery.
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Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
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First Aid Certificate with CPR
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Training in AN-ACC or aged care funding models
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Minimum 5 years’ experience working in aged care or health-related settings
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Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or relieving leadership capacity
- Experience managing clinical assessments and compliance-related activities
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Strong documentation, audit preparation, and reporting skills
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An empathetic, team-oriented mindset aligned with our HEART values
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Sound clinical leadership skills and ability to mentor others in high-stakes environments
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
