Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Walara Incorporated was formed as a result of 3 aged care facilities merging in 2022/2023: Balaklava Millcourt Homes (BMH) Accredited until 2026, Hamley Bridge Aged Care (HBAC) Accredited until 2025, and Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes (GVSCH) Accredited until 2027.
The three sites operate 124 residential aged care beds in total, and retirement living services in Balaklava and Gilbert Valley.
Walara is committed to the provision of local high-quality aged care services, offering modern comfortable facilities and the growth of services which are critical to the welfare of older people, their families, and by extension the social and economic fabric of the region.
Senior Projects Officer is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer for managing the strategic, infrastructure and assets, their procurement consistent with budgetary, organisational and legislative requirements and in accordance with the organisation's mission and values. This position plays an integral role between internal teams and external associations, suppliers, and networks.
The role will foster innovation and collaboration within all operations by contributing to the development and implementation of business improvement plans to ensure Walara achieves its Objectives.
The role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and various internal and external stakeholders including regional leadership to ensure a whole of service approach across the region enabling the organisation to meet the needs of the community and that service agreements are met.
The Senior Projects Officer contributes to the development, monitoring, and achievement of Walara's broader strategic objectives.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Demonstrated strong values, driven leadership skills with a commitment to working collaboratively to achieve agreed organisational vision and objectives utilising an evidence-based quality approach. Demonstrated experience in working with a leadership team to create and realise a vision for the future. Proven, highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and stakeholder relationships both internally & externally. Extensive understanding of the principles of quality, safety and risk management. Experience in asset management and property development. Demonstrated ability to meet agreed goals and timeframes in a rapidly changing environment. Exceptional time management and forward planning skills. High emotional intelligence with strategic thinking skills and principle-based decision making. Understanding of legal/overseeing obligations and contemporary procurement practices. Experience in leading technology functions. Professional communication skills including business case development, board reporting and confident presentation skills. Demonstrated commitment to continual professional and personal development. Experience in the Microsoft suite of standards products. Driver's License and ability/willingness to travel throughout regional South Australia. Experience in leading transformational technology enabled business change/improvement programs. Experience in major property development programs through partnerships and collaboration. Experience in mergers and acquisitions. Please direct any queries to the Chief Executive Officer - Closing date for applications is Sunday 15 December 2024 How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a project officer? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? #J-18808-Ljbffr