Permanent Full Time Position Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded.

• Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing.
• You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

The Care Manager reports to the Residential Services Manager and is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.The role involves managing direct care staff, coordinating personal and clinical care, and ensuring compliance with Aged Care accreditation standards and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership:Lead and mentor care staff, monitor performance, and facilitate educational programs.
• Service Delivery:Coordinate clinical and personal care, manage resident care plans, and ensure appropriate AN-ACC documentation and assessments.
• Quality and Compliance:Manage clinical risk, coordinate internal audits, and maintain strict adherence to the Aged Care Standards, the Aged Care Act, and professional regulations.
• WHS Obligations:Ensure a safe work environment by implementing health and safety policies and managing staff compliance with safe work practices.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated leader ready to transform the lives of our residents. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications:Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, and a current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse with a track record of effective staff leadership and clinical management.
• Skills & Knowledge: Strong proficiency in clinical assessments, quality assurance, and auditing, complemented by deep operational knowledge of Aged Care Standards, AN-ACC documentation, and Google Workspace.
• Attributes: A values-driven mindset aligned with our "Better for Life" philosophy, exceptional interpersonal skills, high integrity, and a deep commitment to person-centred care.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers.

• We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

SCCQ have an opportunity for an experienced Organisational Capability Manager to join our P&C team based at our Support Centre.

Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference. Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Organisational Capability Manager to join our amazing P&C team and lead our learning, leadership development and organisational capability initiatives.

Why work with us

At the heart of everything we do is our Known & Loved culture program. It enables us to build genuine connections with each other and with the residents, clients, families and communities we serve. We're committed to ensuring our people feel genuinely known, supported and valued, so they can bring their best to the important work they do every day.

When you join Southern Cross Care, in this role you can expect:

• Exciting leadership role shaping the future of workforce capability and leadership development
• Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
• Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation with great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Convenient central Upper Mt Gravatt location

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role offers the opportunity to influence how we develop our people, strengthen leadership capability and build a workforce equipped to meet the evolving needs of aged care. Leading an established team of learning and development professionals, you will drive initiatives that extend beyond traditional training delivery, with a focus on building organisational capability, supporting career development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

As the Organisational Capability Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of organisational learning and capability strategies aligned with SCCQ's priorities.
• Design and oversee leadership development, talent identification, succession planning and career pathway initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify capability gaps and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Lead and support a geographically dispersed learning and development function, including regional and site-based learning support arrangements.
• Oversee mandatory training, learning systems, compliance reporting and workforce development programs.
• Collaborate with the broader People & Culture team on organisational development, employee engagement and cultural initiatives.
• Oversee designated workforce development programs, including the PALM Scheme.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and capability initiatives to support continuous improvement and organisational performance.

We are seeking an experienced people leader who is able to combine strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach. You will understand that developing organisational capability goes beyond delivering training programs. It requires building relationships, identifying opportunities and empowering leaders and employees to perform at their best. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in organisational development, workforce capability or learning and development leadership.
• Strong experience in leadership development, talent development, coaching and succession planning.
• The ability to translate organisational objectives into meaningful capability strategies and initiatives.
• Proven people leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong consultation, problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Experience working across geographically dispersed teams or complex operational environments.
• An understanding of contemporary learning technologies, capability frameworks and development methodologies.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare or a similarly complex service environment will be highly regarded.

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community. Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do. At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. That's why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Mental health and first aid training
• Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships
• Recognition programs and service awards

Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Home Care Coordinator (Enrolled Nurse) in Darwin to be the central point of contact for clients. You will ensure services run smoothly according to plans and budgets, conduct assessments, and deliver nursing care within EN scope.

You will coordinate daily service requests, assist with equipment and vendor bookings, and support clients from diverse backgrounds. A valid nursing diploma, AHPRA registration, and own car are essential.

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Permanent Full Time Personal Carer to support residents across a rotating AM/PM roster. You will provide person-centred, safe care tailored to individual needs and encourage active participation in health and wellbeing.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care, with relevant experience and good communication. Senior First Aid is desirable and AN-ACC knowledge is a bonus.

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Care Manager in Adelaide for permanent full-time employment. The role leads clinical care delivery, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with Aged Care accreditation standards.

You will coordinate personal and clinical care, manage care plans, and drive quality improvement with a strong focus on person-centred care. The position reports to the Residential Services Manager and requires Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration, First Aid/CPR, and proven