Head Of Community Aged Services
job description
Job Category:
Community Services and Development
About us
- JewishCare is a Public Benevolent Institution and Salary Packaging is available for employees (currently $18,550 in tax-exempt payments).
- Our office-based staff also eligible for additional paid leave for Jewish Holidays (12 in 2024).
- Extensive learning and development platform.
- Opportunity to be part of an organisation that has been supporting the community for 85 years.
Our focus is on improving the lives of our clients through a range of programs designed to build skills and resilience and maintain independence. If you are passionate, proactive, and looking for an opportunity to have impact in the Community Aged Care sector, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description
About the role
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming aged care services and making a real difference in our community? Join JewishCare as the Head of Community Aged Care and be at the forefront of innovation, growth, and excellence in aged care provision.
Role Overview:
As the Head of Community Aged Care, you will step into a dynamic leadership role within our management team, leading the strategic direction and operational excellence of our aged care services. You will have the exciting opportunity to shape the future of aged care delivery, ensuring that JewishCare remains a trusted provider of high-quality care to our aging community members.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the aged care services industry, including demonstrated success in managing teams and driving organisational growth.
Other criteria include.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Allied Health or Nursing.
- A proven track record of strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight in a healthcare or aged care setting.
- Detailed understanding of aged care regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements.
- An ability to lead change initiatives, promote innovation, and adapt to evolving industry trends and challenges.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a variety of community and agency stakeholders to achieve strategic planning objectives.
- Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for elderly individuals.