Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Full time
$120,000 - $130,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
Competitive salary with generous salary packagingFlexible Working ArrangementsiLA connects the community and sector to impartial information, industry leading resources, and person-centered assessment to empower older Australians to make informed choices about their ageing journey.
iLA is pleased to announce our successful appointment as provider of Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments as a part of the Single Aged Care Assessment Service across the metropolitan region of Western Australia.
As a growing for-purpose organisation, iLA is seeking a Clinical and Quality Manager to join our Assessment team to support the successful transition-in to the delivery of RAC Funding Assessments.
THE ROLE The role of Clinical and Quality Manager is to lead the implement and start-up activities for the delivery of iLA's RAC Funding Assessment Services, refining the RAC Clinical Support Framework, and supporting a team of RAC Funding Assessors during our transition-in period.
The Clinical and Quality Manager will also oversee the clinical and quality requirements of the Single Assessment System which includes the delegate and triage functions of community-based assessment and clinical advisory requirements of the Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments.
You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality care and funding outcomes, providing leadership, support, and professional development opportunities to the assessment team.
If you've been waiting for a new challenge, growth, and an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of older people living in Western Australia, this role may be for you.
KEY TASKS INCLUDE: Collaborate closely with the iLA's leadership team to contribute to its strategic direction, while leading the Clinical Governance Framework with the Assessment team.Oversee RAC Funding assessment process to ensure that all assessments are person-centred and conducted in accordance with best practices and in line with AN-ACC guidelines.Implement and manage delivery of iLA's Aged Care Assessment triage delegate functions for home support and comprehensive assessments.Work closely with the Quality and Training Specialist to oversee the quality and training needs of the iLA's Assessment Services Team, ensuring all assessment team possess the required training, competencies, and credentials in compliance with contractual obligations.Ensure all contract compliance and reporting requirements are submitted within required timeframes including organisational performance reporting, annual reports, conflict of interest reports, financial reports, outcomes measurement reports.ABOUT YOU You're a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong ability to collaborate and lead.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in quality assurance, training, and team leadership.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist with at least five years of post-qualification experience and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or a relevant professional association.Minimum of five years demonstrated experience in Australia or overseas directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons, including people living with dementia.Strong clinical assessment with proficiency using AN-ACC assessment tool (or willingness to undertake training to do so).Residential aged care experience highly regarded.Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change in a multi-disciplinary team.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external key stakeholders.Knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning wellness and reablement.Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide advice and recommendations.WE OFFER It's a great place to work!Competitive salary and employment conditions.Generous salary packaging provisions – reduce tax and increase your take home pay.Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) / ability to purchase additional leave.Health & Well-being Program including flu vaccination and EAP support.Rewarding work and being part of an organisation that makes a difference to peoples' lives.TO APPLY Register your interest today by submitting your resume and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages).
Applications close COB 9th December 2024.
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check is a pre-requisite for this position at iLA. Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.
No agency applications at this time. Our purpose: We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.
Values: Passion, Integrity, Embracing, Authentic.
We value our people at iLA and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill, and experience.
We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
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