Posted 07/04/2026 Job Number 60512 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 07/05/2026
At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.
We're a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We're investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you'll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.
Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.
Just imagine the impact you could make.
Bupa Waratah has full time Care Manager opportunity available now, with a range of benefits that could include*:
* Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5.5k
To discuss the role and our benefits contact Sudeepa Banerjee on /0403689837.
Bupa Waratah
Make the move to Waratah, New South Wales – a charming town nestled in the heart of the rugged wilderness and natural beauty of the state. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of this idyllic setting, where pristine forests, cascading waterfalls, and majestic mountains surround you.
Embrace the warm and tight-knit community, where locals take pride in their town and extend a friendly welcome to newcomers. Waratah offers a captivating blend of wilderness and community spirit that makes it a truly special place to call home.
To learn more about our beautiful care home visit: Bupa Waratah | Aged Care Newcastle
The heart of the role:
As our Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Manager in managing and leading the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Duties include:
* Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home
* Support and lead the care home clinical team including coaching, mentoring, staff allocations and delegation, performance management and education
* Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes
* Lead compliance with AN ACC assessments
* Manage person-centred care planning and evaluation for residents - including case conferencing with families and carers
* Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits
* Oversee medication management in accordance with resident needs and legislative requirements
* Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners, and other services to provide optimal resident care
The Benefits
* VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We've got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
* 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
* Career development: You'll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
* Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
* Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
* Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it
* Relocation Assistance up to $8000 provided
* Additional incentives on offer
What will you bring?
* Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA is essential
* Post grad qualification in aged care highly regarded
* Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care and Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) is desirable.
* Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care within an aged care or acute setting
* Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities
* Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
* An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you!
Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.
At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.
We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you'd like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.
* Eligibility criteria and conditions apply