AddressImprove the lives of people with kidney disease through managing the delivery of vital Community Services and programs across Australia.
About us
Did you know that two million Australians are affected by kidney disease and that kidney failure rates have doubled in the past 20 years? As Australia’s leading kidney health charity, we are committed to changing the paradigm from kidney failure to kidney preservation so that more Australians can live longer, healthier lives.
How we do it
- Lead the way in promoting awareness and early detection of kidney disease so more people are detected and managed earlier, and advocate for more government support;
- Provide vital programs and services to the kidney community that improve health and wellbeing outcomes and quality of life;
- Educate and work with health professionals to lift diagnosis rates and improve disease management; and
- Fund and support vital and innovative research to transform treatments in kidney disease for the benefit of future generations.
How you can make a difference
Work closely with the General Manager, Community and the wider Community team to deliver vital services and programs that support four key pillars of health and wellbeing, so that more people living with kidney disease can enjoy a greater quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a team responsible for delivering vital support to adults and youth affected by kidney disease, including a first response Helpline service, a holiday mobile dialysis program, peer support and transplant accommodation
- Oversee the operational and governance aspects of services, budgets and team activities;
- Manage stakeholder relationships across community, clinical and commercial sectors in development and delivery of services;
- Manage a passionate volunteer base that support Kidney Health Australia’s work in advocacy, awareness raising, fundraising and program delivery;
- Monitor and evaluate services for quality and continuous improvement; and
- Manage service delivery platforms and CRM data.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, health sciences, health management, social sciences or other relevant discipline
- Strong operational experience in delivering effective community support services and programs;
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of clinical, govt/NGO, professional, consumer and volunteers groups;
- Experience in leading teams to adopt a consumer-focused approach to service delivery;
- High-level oral, written and interpersonal communication abilities;
- Demonstrated budget, people and time management skills
Why work for us?
Apart from joining a fantastic cause that is passionate about better kidney health for all Australians, we also offer:
- Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 and entertainment card
- Certified Great Place to Work 2022 and 2023
- EAP and social events
- Access to training and development
- An aspirational, caring and values-based team culture
- Flexible work options - combination of work from home and mandatory office days.
“Kidney Health Australia considers that the safety of children and young people is paramount. Candidates must have a current Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one).
All candidates must have the entitlement to work in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen.”
How to Apply
- If you have these skills and are interested in the role, please send 1) a copy of your resume and 2) a covering letter addressing the Key Selection criteria in the PD located on our website Job vacancies (kidney.org.au)
- Apply via SEEK or forward your application addressed to Maria O’Sullivan, GM, Community to email: ******@kidney.org.au
- A current Police Check and Working With Children Check are required
- Applications close on 13 May 2024
