Position: Aged Care Services Manager EBA: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Agreement 2021-2025 Classification: HS6 Salary: $2,124.60 per week FTE Working Hours: Part Time - 68 hours per fortnight Basis of Employment : Fixed Term - Monday 3 February 2025 to Sunday 15 February 2026 About Us At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community Please take our virtual tour to see our great working environment Home (youtour.com.au) The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities.
Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance.
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About the role The Aged Care Services Manager is responsible for and oversees the following service areas including Support at Home (Home Care Packages Program), Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Aged Care Finance, and Aged Care Administration Support.
The Aged Care Services Manager is an integral member of the aged care senior leadership team with the primary purpose of the role being to: Provide high-level leadership to staff across multiple aged care service areas and partner agencies within the program Ensure that all service standards and targets are met and that appropriate processes are in place to enable continuous improvement of services Participate in the development of service budgets and business plans and ensuring business plan objectives and budget targets are achieved Ensure implementation of organisational policy, standards and procedures The current vacancy is for a part-time role to cover parental leave and annual leave.
The role reports to the Director – Aged and Home Care Services (Hamilton) and will manage the Aged Care Services team to deliver excellent customer service to home care packages and aged care placement clients across Western District Health Service's campuses.
The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of each of the aged care programs managed within this department.
You will bring Management qualifications preferred and /or years of experience in aged care Minimum 5 years of experience in aged care Leadership skills and experience in managing a team Sound understanding of the aged care sector Ability to interpret financial data and develop budgets Advanced written and verbal communication skills What we can offer: You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
Flexible working arrangements.
Internal and external professional development opportunities.
A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
Excellent employment conditions.
Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.
For more details take a look at our Position Description.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2 December 2024 The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police/NDIS Check.
Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.
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Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply.
This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
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