Care DirectorEstia Health · Bankstown

Care Director

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-09 Bankstown Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,667–A$9,583/mo

About the Company

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

About the Role

Reporting into the head of the home, known as the Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM), you'll draw on your clinical background to improve every aspect of our residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

  • ● Look after residents and nurture the relationship with their family
  • ● Train up the next generation of carers and nurses
  • ● Oversee your clinic, from stock to compliance and reporting
  • ● Develop clinical care programs, making them the best they can be
  • ● Help financially manage the home

Requirements

  • ● A real desire to make a difference in people's lives
  • ● Qualifications as a registered nurse and current AHPRA registration
  • ● At least 3 years in a nursing management role, at ward level or above
  • ● Experience in managing people and budgets
  • ● A background in Aged Care
  • ● Be an honest and ethical leader with a hunger to learn and challenge yourself

Benefits

  • ● Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
  • ● Discounted car hire
  • ● Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • ● Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
  • ● Novated leasing for vehicles
  • ● Workplace banking support
  • ● ACN membership discounts for nurses
  • ● Discounted health insurance with nib health
  • ● Discounted JB HiFi
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks