Community Relations Officer

Company Overview

Right at Home is one of the largest home care providers in the world, with over 700 offices in eight countries around the world. We provide a wide range of tailored care services to assist people living independently in their home and are respected within the community for providing our clients with a high level of service, with our mission being ‘to improve the quality of life of those we serve’.

Role Overview

Our Far North Queensland office continues to grow and we are looking for a dedicated Community Relations Officer to support this continued growth in the Cairns Region. 

The position contributes to sales and business development and will include identifying referral sources, service opportunities within retirement communities, client sales opportunities, presenting the company in client enquiries and facilitating care contract negotiations.

The successful candidate will be required to build and maintain respectful, trusted and compassionate relationships with clients of Right at Home Far North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in a service industry;
• Driver's License and comprehensively insured dependable private vehicle;
• Current National Police Clearance; and
• Current First Aid & CPR.

Preferred Skills

• Good understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care & NDIS (preferred but not necessary);
• Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring and quality service; and
• Excellent communication abilities, professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients and their families.

Culture & Benefits

• Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community;
• Friendly and supportive workplace;
• Employee rewards retail discount program;
• Competitive remuneration; and
• Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands - this is a unique career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world.