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Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care? Do you want to be part of delivering care differently? Do you want to use your clinical experience in a non-clinical environment? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About Carers ACT
Carers ACT is a leading organisation dedicated to supporting family members or friends who provide invaluable assistance with the tasks of daily living to individuals living with disabilities, medical conditions, mental illnesses, or those who are frail and aged. Our mission is to empower carers by enhancing their capacity and capability, while also enabling them to engage in everyday activities such as employment, education, and social interactions. Through a comprehensive range of integrated services and supports for the carer and the person they care for; we strive to be a trusted partner in care for carers in the ACT.
About the Role
As the General ManagerClinical Excellence, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe and high-quality services, leading the Aged Care and Disability Service Team, driving Clinical Excellence, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic planning.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and implement clinical governance systems, policies, and procedures that align with Carers ACT Clinical Governance Framework
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement by providing leadership, guidance, and support to the services team.
- Ensure that client safety and quality improvement systems are in place and functioning effectively.
- Monitor and report on clinical performance and effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
- Partner with clients to ensure that their needs, goals, and preferences are met, and that they are involved in decisions about their care.
This is a senior role within the organisation that caries with it the opportunity to influence the future direction and growth of Carers ACT through contributions to the strategic and operational planning, business development and financial management.
About You
You are an innovative, change-oriented leader who enables and empowers others. You demonstrate accountability, effective decision-making, approachability, vulnerability, and a commitment to growing knowledge and capability. You bring the following qualification and skills to the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in nursing, health, aged care, or equivalent, with current AHPRA registration.
- 3+ years proven management experience in clinical, aged care, or disability services, with a deep understanding of health and community care systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Aged Care Standards and NDIS Practice Standards.
- Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.
- Exceptional leadership, organisational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Essential
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (including NDIS activities)
- Up-to-date COVID vaccinations
- Current Police check
Working at Carers ACT
Join our inclusive and care-friendly environment that values work-life balance. You'll receive competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, opportunities for learning and development, and free parking. This full-time, ongoing position is based at our head office in Holt with occasional local site travel.
To learn more about the role, contact Adam Horner, Chief Services Innovation Officer, at ************@carersact.org.au. For further inquiries or to discuss the organisation, reach out to Adam on 02 6296 9***.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this role please click APPLY NOW and send your current CV with a cover letter summarising your skills and experience.
We will interview as we receive applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our team, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
