Aged Care Team Leader
Job No:
88689
Location:
Yarralin, NT
- Make your mark in the community providing a vital Aged Care service
- Exciting leadership role with great working conditions and benefits
- Competitive salary circa $60,370 plus super
About the Organisation
The Victoria Daly Regional Council was formed as part of the Local Government reforms in the Northern Territory. Council Service Centres are located in Kalkaringi, Yarralin, Timber Creek, Pine Creek and Nauiyu.
The Council has a vision to provide good governance, leadership and advocacy. To ensure the local communities are empowered towards developing a strong regional economy, the Council have adopted the values of respect, integrity, honesty, openness and equality. To fulfil their vision, Victoria Daly Regional Council promotes local employment and high-quality services within financial resources.
About Yarralin
Yarralin, also known as Walangeri, is an Indigenous community located on the Wickham River, 389km south-west of Katherine. The stunning outback location is in close proximity to the Gregory National Park and the spectacular Jasper Gorge. The community is home to 300 people and has a post office, general store, medical clinic, local manned police station and community school.
Outdoor types love Yarralin with its multitude of fishing, camping and exploring opportunities. Timber Creek, home of the 'NT Barra Classic' fishing tournament is a regular destination for Yarralin residents.
Yarralin, due to its remote location and isolation, does not have access to the mobile network or ADSL. Internet is available through satellite and wireless. Staff are encouraged to apply through the NBN for home use.
About the Opportunity
Victoria Daly Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an Aged Care Team Leader to join the team in Yarralin, NT, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Council Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing the Aged Care Service, ensuring that elderly citizens of the community and the surrounding ward are receiving personal physical and emotional support to assist them with daily living.
More specifically, duties will include:
- Training, mentoring, and supervising staff members;
- Preparing monthly plans and reports;
- Coordinating the Meals on Wheels kitchen and food delivery;
- Organising and participating in activities designed to enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being;
- Giving advice to clients about nutrition, food storage and hygiene; and
- Ensuring the policies, procedures, and Work Health and Safety regulations of the Council are adhered to, and all resources effectively deployed.
For a full Position Description, please click here.
The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or similar relevant qualification, and a First Aid Certificate. A Diploma in Community Services, Aged Care Services, and/or qualifications in Nursing or equivalent would also be highly desirable.
You will have excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate, consult, and network with all levels of staff and stakeholders. You will also feel confident leading, managing, and developing staff from a range of backgrounds in a culturally appropriate context.
With well-developed communication skills, you will demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude towards clients, respecting the values, customs, preferences, and beliefs of clients and their families. You will also be flexible and enthusiastic in your approach to adding value and quality to elderly clients.
Please note, to be eligible for this role, you are required to hold (or be willing to obtain):
- Certificate III in Aged Care
- A current Driver's License
- A current First Aid Certificate
- A current Ochre Card
- A Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $60,370 plus super.
In addition, Victoria Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 10 days personal leave;
- Up to 4 weeks study leave with reimbursement of course fees (negotiable);
- Ongoing professional training;
- Subsidised council housing; and
- A remote area allowance of $5,145.
This is a pivotal and rewarding role that will see you become an integral part of the community and affords you a unique opportunity to advance in your career.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a great team and provide a vital service to the community- Apply Now!
Please note: Candidates must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and/or have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role. Applications close on the 17th April, 2017.