Community Care Manager
Job No:
143773
Location:
Katherine
- This is an exciting opportunity to deliver fulfilling and individualised care to Indigenous communities!
- Enjoy an adventurous and one-of-a-kind lifestyle in the heart of Australia!
- Relocation assistance on offer! Move to beautiful and unique Katherine!
Our passion for community is in the heart of everything we do
Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of the most sustainable, vibrant, and diverse regions in Australia. Victoria Daly Regional Council runs a range of programs for various Indigenous communities in the region including a series of aged care programs.
The Aged Care programs are tailored to each individual to ensure it meets their interests, customs, beliefs and cultural backgrounds, ensuring they feel valued and nurtured. The program provides good quality, culturally appropriate care that is acceptable to and accessible by the community.
Your chance to work with us
Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about aged care? Join the team in Katherine as a full-time Community Care Manager overseeing the leadership and management of the Aged Care programs and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the program in the region. This role ensures that a wide community of people can have a positive and fulfilling experience within the programs. Although you will be based in Katherine, self-dictated travel to communities in the region will be required.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, your core duties include (but are not limited to):
- Managing of the Aged Care programs – Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (CP), National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) and Indigenous Employment Initiative program (IEI);
- Ensuring Aged Care programs are managed and executed successfully with services and that it meets compliance in all communities;
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with appropriate departments of the Northern Territory and Australian governments and agencies relevant to Aged Care; and
- Developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for Aged Care programs responding to the priorities outlined in the Council’s Regional Plan
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What you need to bring to the table
To be successful in this role, you will possess a tertiary qualification in Aged Care, Finance, Management or similar and have demonstrated knowledge and 3 – 5 years experience in successfully managing Aged Care services programs. Although not essential, a tertiary qualification in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Planning or similar is highly desirable.
You will be a proactive and motivating leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage and develop staff from different cultural backgrounds and contribute to an innovative and positive working environment that supports people to do the best work they can do.
The Council is looking for an effective and empathetic communicator who is capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of government, community leaders and other internal stakeholders.
Previous experience and knowledge of eTools is highly advantageous.
Please Note: before commencement in this role, it is a requirement that you hold a First Aid Certificate, an open Driver’s Licence (preferably manual) and have completed a Criminal History Check. You are also required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
What's on offer
By taking on this challenging but rewarding role, you will be joining an organisation that truly values its people and strives to make a difference in the lives of others for the better.
In return for the work you will be doing, you will receive an attractive salary package circa $105,914 – $114,061 (dependent on experience) plus 10% super, salary sacrificing options and a Remote Area Allowance of $1,039 per annum.
You will also receive fantastic benefits such as relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help you move to this beautiful part of the country!
Be part of a positive and family-friendly organisation, and work with a team of passionate Aged Care professionals who are dedicated to providing a fulfilling and positive impact on the lives of Indigenous communities.
Looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity in Aged Care – Apply Now!
About Katherine
Where the outback meets the rainforest, Katherine is the crossroads of the North. A region full of misty waterfalls, untouched gorges and some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory’s third-largest town, on the banks of the Katherine River, lies just south of the world-renowned Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park).
Katherine is a thriving modern regional centre and services Pine Creek, Mataranka, Borooloola, Daly River and Timber Creek. The town itself provides ample opportunity for locals and tourists to experience sports, leisure and entertainment, with the population swelling during the dry season. Experience events like the Walking with Spirits Festival and the prestigious Katherine Show, or unwind and take a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs. With plenty of facilities, including a modern shopping complex and boutique stores, a hospital and schools, several sports grounds, as well as numerous parks and gardens and excellent fishing spots, there's plenty here to provide a comfortable living experience for all.