Job No: 19547

Location: Beaudesert, QLD

• Only 60 mins drive from the Gold Coast and Brisbane!

About the Organisation

Beaucare is a community based organisation, with a purpose to promote improvement in community services and the social development of opportunities. Providing assistance to those requiring relief from disadvantage, through a broad range of program areas, the organisation also researches and identifies needs within the community and develops the means to adequately meet those needs.

Beaucare also fosters strong cooperative relationships and networks with the aim of strengthening the local community. The organisation offers a range of diverse services, including Aged and Disability care, Childcare and Community based programs.

About the Region

Beaudesert is a quaint country town set amongst stunning hinterland within an easy hour drive to Queensland's major city centres.  Beaudesert is conveinently set halfway between the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast and the bustling city of Brisbane, making it the perfect place to enjoy the benefits of both. Often referred to as the gateway to the Gold Coast hinterland, this scenic town is surrounded by heritage listed national parks and rainforests with hiking, bushwalking and cycling for those who love the outdoors.

Beaudesert also has many of the conveinences of its larger city neighbours, with a number of high quality restaurants and an increasing amount of vineyards springing up around the region. Galleries and the country markets showcase the local talent of Beaudesert while boutique-style accommodation encourages visitors to stay and escape the pressures of everyday life. Top recreational facilities including a public pool and sporting grounds will keep the family happy, while you relax and enjoy the peace and quiet that only a friendly country town can offer.

About the Opportunity

Beaucare has an exciting opportunity for a full time Program Team Leader and a permanent part time Therapy and Support Services Team Leader to join their dedicated Aged and Disability Services team at Beaudesert.

Both roles will plan, develop, implement and monitor Aged and Disability Services, with the Program Team Leader focusing on individualised programs and care plans  while the Therapy and Support Services Team Leader will attend to the Therapy and Support functions based on a therapeutic model of care. 

More specifically, both roles will include:

• Providing leadership, guidance and direction;
• Ensuring service delivery reflects the clients ongoing needs while being conducted within budget;
• Monitor and evaluate programs or service provision respectively to ensure client's needs are met;
• Ensuring client assessments are conducted annually, where possible in collaboration with families and carers;
• Ensuring care plans are maintained for each individual client;
• Plan and monitor rosters and transport arrangements; and
• Supervising service staff in the delivery of services or programs.

To be successful in the Program Team Leader position you will require a Diploma in Diversional Therapy or equivalent, as with the Therapy and Support Services Team Leader where you will require a Diploma in Community Services Coordination or equivalent. Both roles require the applicant to have team supervision experience in a leadership role within the Aged Care industry. 

The successful applicants will require experience in planning, development and implementation of quality programs, or quality services respectively, for the aged and/or disabled client group as well as the ability to conduct client assessments and develop individualised care plans.

Candidates will be extremely organised with a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to form positive workplace relationships and collaborative partnerships.

Although not essential, tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, a current driver's licence, Senior First Aid Certificate and a Positive Suitability Notice would be highly regarded.

In return for your hard work and dedication, applicants will receive an attractive salary of $44,482-$46,55 pro rata per annum plus fringe benefits and salary sacrificing to significantly increase your take-home pay!

Working Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend shifts, you will enjoy great work/life balance as well as the opportunity to develop your career through negotiable training grants. You will have training provided in food handling as well as an allowance for First Aid training!

In addition, you will be able to have your Time in Lieu accrued and taken on your own terms!

You will also achieve a high level of job satisfaction, working for a forward thinking organisation that values and supports the contributions of staff and volunteers.

If you're looking for a fantastic leadership opportunity to advance your career - Apply Now!