Manager (Aged Care Day Respite Centre)
Job No:
94645
Location:
Aurukun, QLD
- Exciting leadership opportunity overseeing an aged care day respite centre in remote QLD
- Competitive remuneration package circa $80,000 + super
- Subsidised accommodation and 2 flights a year to Cairns!
- Further benefits including relocation assistance, locality allowance and more!
About Aurukun Shire Council and the Chivaree Centre
The Shire of Aurukun is a local government area in far north Queensland covering more than 7,000 square kilometres. The community of Aurukun is located on the north-west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, 178km (2hrs 30mins) by road south of the mining town of Weipa and 811km (11hrs) from Cairns. Nearly the entire population (99.6%) lives within the township.
The Aurukun Community Home Help – Chivaree Centre – is the approved provider of community aged care and disability services in Aurukun. The Centre offers services to eligible clients under the Community Home Care and Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care Packages, depending on client needs and required assistance to allow them to stay at home and continue to live independently in their community. The individual services on offer include:
- Domestic Assistance;
- Social Support – for individuals and groups, including culturally appropriate activities;
- Personal Care;
- Meals at home and at the Centre;
- Flexible Respite;
- Transport;
- Specialised support services; and
- Home Maintenance – grass mowing and simple repairs.
About the Opportunity
Aurukun Shire Council now has an opportunity for an Aged Care Manager to oversee the strategic and operational running of the Chivaree Centre based in Aurukun. This is a full-time, 12 month contract position, with potential for renewal after this time.
Reporting to the Director - Community Services and the most senior person on-site at the Centre, your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Managing all funded Chivaree programs ensuring they comply with all relevant guidelines, legislation, contractual requirements and Aurukun Shire Council (ASC) policy;
- Monitoring all programs ensuring they are delivered within the ASC budget;
- Motivating, leading and supporting staff members to deliver a high quality of care and support;
- Ensuring a consistent standard of quality aligned with Legislative and funding guidelines;
- Ensuring all WHS guidelines are adhered to and identify and manage risk; and
- Ensuring all relevant reporting is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
To be considered for this position you will hold a minimum of a Certificate IV in Aged Care or similar and have demonstrated management experience working in aged care or health.
You will be a capable and practical manager with the capacity to function at a very high-level in isolated surroundings and with minimal support. You will be an effective team leader, keen to develop the skills and capacity of your staff, while maintaining sensitivity to diverse cultural issues. Your demonstrated ability (or means to learn) to develop systems, plans, protocols and frameworks to support the evolution of sustainable and quality programs will be pivotal to your success.
Importantly, you will possess high level communication skills, and have a focus on providing excellent customer care to all visitors to the Centre.
Please note: The successful candidate must have a current, open Driver's Licence and pass a national criminal history check prior to commencement.
About the Benefits
This is a unique position in a highly un-traditional location! If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your management career, this is the role for you. You'll get the chance to see and experience more of the 'real Australia' than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!
Aurukun also has rare and beautiful environmental values. The traditional owners and all the people that live their are very proud of their country and their traditional culture and the town has outstanding potential for growth and prosperity. The Chivaree Centre is extremely safe with no violence or major incidents ever taking place on-site and you will be working with a supportive and friendly team who are all focused on helping the community prosper.
An attractive remuneration package is on offer circa $80,000 negotiable with experience, plus a range of great benefits including:
- Housing provided with subsidised rent;
- Annual airfares back to Cairns (after 6 months of employment);
- Locality allowance of $4,248.40 pa for singles or $8,496.80 for a person with dependants;
- Access to a company pool vehicle if required;
- 8 days isolation leave per year; and
- Relocation assistance up to $4,000 and repatriation for the same amount.
Aurukun Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
So what are you waiting for? If you are up for the challenge and excited by the opportunity to help a community succeed into the future - apply now!