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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care QLD have an exciting opportunity for a Retirement Living Operations Support Partner to join our team.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Full time position 
• Competitive salary + benefit of generous Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Opportunity to join a supportive organisation
• Great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Purpose driven organisation making a real difference

About the role 

As the Retirement Living Operations Support Partner in this new emerging leadership role, you will provide operational support across the Retirement Living portfolio while developing capability for future leadership opportunities.

Working in this role you will support the effective, compliant and efficient operation of our Retirement Villages through:

• Maintenance and improvement of operational processes
• Support of the administration of village management systems, ie. Centrim Life
• Support of continuous improvement activities and action plans
• Assistance with the roll-out of tailored, fee-for-service resident offerings
• Operational relief support to Assistant Retirement Living Managers
• Direct project and administrative support to the Head of Retirement Living

What will you bring to the role?

• Previous experience within a Retirement Living environment
• Strong ability to lead, manage and support operational teams
• Proven experience in managing internal and external clients, contractors and consultants as required
• Demonstrated financial planning and budgeting experience
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1000 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply? 

If you think you have the Experience and Knowledge to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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