Empower Excellence in Care Through Education and Quality

At Villaggio Sant’Antonio, we believe that aged care must go beyond compliance — it must elevate, empower and inspire. Our legacy is built on dignity, cultural connection, and a deep commitment to the well-being of our residents.

We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Quality and Education Manager to lead the clinical education, quality systems, and capability development across our residential aged care home in Canberra. This leadership role is central to building a confident, skilled, and future-ready workforce while embedding best practices across all aspects of care.

This role works closely with our Operations Manager, Clinical Leaders, and HR Manager, with direct impact on service delivery, workforce capability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

As the Quality and Education Manager, you will:

Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of all internal clinical and mandatory training for nurses, carers, and support staff

Facilitate onboarding, buddy systems, competency assessments, and career pathway programs

Conduct internal audits, lead risk reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and support external audit readiness

Partner with the HR Manager to build structured learning pathways, workforce capability matrices, and succession planning

Report on key metrics including mandatory training coverage, staff competency, and performance uplift

Support a culture of accountability, evidence-based care, and professional growth

About You

You are a clinically strong educator and quality-focused leader, committed to building capability and improving care outcomes.

You will bring:

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Minimum 5 years’ experience in aged care or community care

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or willingness to obtain

Deep knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance and care frameworks

Proven ability to deliver engaging, evidence-based training programs

Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to influence and guide staff

Experience in audits, incident reviews, risk management and policy development

Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and learning management systems

Desirable:

IPC (Infection Prevention & Control) Lead Certification

Postgraduate qualification in Adult Education, Clinical Governance or Leadership

Experience in standalone aged care or multicultural care settings

What We Offer

At Villaggio Sant’Antonio, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven, community-centred organisation with a strong reputation for resident care and staff support.

We offer:

A values-driven workplace that truly values quality and clinical leadership

Opportunity to shape the future capability of our workforce

Collaboration with a passionate leadership team

Flexible work conditions and autonomy

Salary aligned with your skills and contribution

Ready to Inspire, Lead, and Transform?

We’re looking for a leader who is proactive, compassionate, and committed to learning and excellence.

To apply, submit your resume and tailored cover letter via SEEK

Diversity and Inclusion

Villaggio Sant’Antonio is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.