About the role
The Village Care Manager provides clinical and operational leadership of nursing and care services delivery across the village, This role ensures the delivery of safe, person-centred and evidence based care, while maintaining compliance with aged care legislation, quality standards and LDK values. This Ia key leadership role within the village, supporting care teams, overseeing complex resident care and driving strong clinical governance, quality outcomes and team performance.
This is an opportunity to lead from the front—guiding teams, supporting residents and families, and shaping a positive, high-performing care environment.
We are willing to consider candidates who are looking to relocate to Canberra.
Role responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing and care teams across the village
- Ensure safe, high quality and person-centred care delivery aligned with legislation and standards
- Act as Village Infection Control Lead and oversee clinical risk and SIRS reporting
- Provide oversight of complex resident care in collaboration with senior clinical leaders
- Lead and participate in case conferencing and nurse call (EEVI) meetings
- Liaise with rostering, GPs and Nurse Practitioners to ensure continuity of care
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and external health partners
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor key quality indicators
- Support staff development, performance management and workforce planning
- Participate in on call arrangements for afterhours clinical escalations
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 5 years’ nursing experience
- Previous experience in a clinical leadership or care management role
- Strong knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards and clinical governance
- Confident leader with strong communication and decision making skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Our Employee Value Proposition
LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Free on-site parking
- Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
- Salary packaging with novated leasing options
- Rewards and retail discounts program
- Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
- Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
- Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
- Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
- On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
- Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
- Employee referral bonus and retention bonus
People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.
If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
We encourage all applicants to visit our website at https://ldk.com.au/.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.
