Join our Community Health team as the Community Operations Manager!
Full Time
Based in Nhill but may be required to work across all sites as mutually agreed upon.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Community Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) including community-based supports in the home and in centre, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Support at Home, Intake, Receptionists - Allied Health, Goroke, Minyip, Murtoa, Outside School Hours Care.
The Community Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring care programs which deliver high quality and safe services based on best practice guidelines which meet all legislative and regulatory requirements, and which are responsive to local need.
The role is accountable for effective stakeholder engagement, including with clients/participants, families, carers and significant others as well as external providers, funding and regulatory bodies.
The Community Operations Manager is required to work collaboratively with senior management to ensure a strategic approach to service development, promotion, viability and sustainability.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential:
Bachelor degree in Business, Human Management or a health administration related field.
Previous experience in a leadership role.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, families and staff.
Competent in using and operating computer software packages, including Microsoft.
Ability to multi-task and be able to prioritise tasks.
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
Knowledge of Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and Commonwealth Home Support Program guidelines and ability to put these into practice within the organisation.
Desirable:
Post graduate qualifications in related health, business or human resources.
PREREQUISITES:
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Working with Children Check
Fully vaccinated (including influenza)as per current Department of Health Directives.
Australian Driver’s License.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Operational oversight of service delivery in relation to CHSP, TAC, NDIS and Support at Home, Intake, relevant reception areas
Recruitment, orientation and supervision of staff for these departments ensuring staff only work within their scope of practice and that any additional staff training needs are identified and addressed.
Using a risk-based approach, ensure service provision is delivered safely and to a high standard, in line with the WWHS values and relevant evidence-based, best practice and regulatory guidelines.
Implement and assist with change management processes as required and take staff on an effective journey to meet the standard required and the strategic objectives of WWHS.
HOW TO APPLY: If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences.