Team Leader - Care Partnering

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Location
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Category
Community Services & Development
Salary
$66 - $66 Hourly
Posted
02-Sep-2026
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Sienna Buch
Reference
191226
About the role 
We are seeking an experienced Care Services Manager to join our team on a temporary contract of up to three months. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of aged care, home care and community care services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and quality standards while leading a dedicated team of 7x care professionals. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver and self-starter with strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to person-centred care, and the ability to step into the role and make an immediate impact. 
 
 
Duties
  • Lead and oversee the delivery of aged care, home care and community care services in line with legislative and compliance requirements.
  • Manage and support a team of approximately seven staff, providing leadership, guidance and performance oversight.
  • Ensure participant and client records, data and information are accurate, current and compliant.
  • Develop and implement service management plans to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Monitor client budgets, manage overspending and oversee the provision of services.
  • Identify opportunities for service growth, client engagement and retention.
  • Prepare management reports on service performance, outcomes and compliance requirements.
  • Review training needs, identify skill gaps and support workforce development.
 
 
Skills and Experience
  • Qualification in Health, Nursing, Social Services or a related field.
  • Minimum five years' leadership experience within aged care, home care, community care or a similar environment.
  • Strong understanding of person-centred care principles and service delivery frameworks.
  • Experience working within clinical and care governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams, drive outcomes and resolve complex issues.
  • Proven experience maintaining accurate records, reports and compliance documentation.
  • Experience managing budgets, service delivery outcomes and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence.
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check.
 
 
Benefits
  • Immediate start opportunity.
  • Three-month contract role with the chance to make a meaningful impact.
  • Work in a rewarding environment focused on improving outcomes for clients and participants.
 
 
How to apply 
Sound interesting? We would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW to upload a copy of your current resume & cover letter, or call Mary Butler on 02 6691 9102 for a confidential discussion.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.  You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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