• 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.

About You

• Previous experience as a Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse, or Care Manager in aged care, or as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) or Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in a relevant acute care setting.
• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
• This role is considered a responsible person under the Aged Care Act and required to meet the associated suitability matters.
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive matters with tact, discretion and appropriate confidentiality
• Passion for and commitment to aged care

Candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment with the successful candidate requiring current NDIS worker clearance. In accordance with current health guidelines for the aged care sector, candidates are encouraged to have all recommended vaccinations.

Why Lutheran Homes Group?

At our organisation, you’ll enjoy a supportive team environment with ample opportunities for growth as we continue to expand. We believe in fostering a professional yet fun culture where every team member is valued. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing in your career, this role offers the perfect balance.

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click ‘Apply Now’ or for further information please contact recruitment on [email protected]

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 16 January 2026.

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.