Manager - Community Care

• Full-time (1.0FTE), 12 months fixed-term parental leave leadership role.
• $134k - $143k pa + 11% super, salary packaging and Accrued Days Off
• Hybrid work model + Part time negotiable.

We are One Team IPC Health, we are passionate, creative and we make a difference.

We deliver innovative high-quality services that are client centred, collaborative, coordinated and demonstrate value through measured impact. We are a not-for-profit community health service committed to working with the rapidly growing areas of Melbourne’s middle and outer West, where population will grow by 400,000 in the coming 15 years. By year 2035, we anticipate that the total population served will be approximately 1.2 million.

The Opportunity

As the Manager of Community Care, you will have accountability for the strategic deliverables in the areas of prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; and community participation.  With support from the Team Leader of Health Promotion and Community Strengthening, you’ll oversee the Health Promotion and Aboriginal Health Teams, while contributing to the direction of key organisational change projects including Family Violence Responsiveness (MARAM Alignment) and IPC Health’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework.

This is a wonderful and dynamic leadership opportunity where you will not only have an impact on the organisation, but the growing communities that we serve. 

You will make a difference by:

• Operationalising IPC Health Strategic Plan 2025, by leading primary prevention; and overseeing organisational equity and inclusion; and community participation initiatives.
• Applying systems thinking and collective impact frameworks to operational plans to improve quality of life outcomes for our diverse communities.
• Pursing opportunities to enhance collaboration and create partnerships with community leaders, stakeholders and funders; to achieve better health outcomes.
• Building workforce capability that inspires creative thinking and deep understanding of prevention frameworks relevant to community health, that contribute to service and organisational outcomes.

To succeed, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion or other related discipline, with substantial experience working in a similar leadership role.
• Strong critical thinking skills and a strategic mindset to identify operational drivers of prevention, diversity, equity and inclusion in public health systems and within community settings.
• Previous experience leading people to enhance workplace culture in diversity equity and inclusion.
• Professional project management skills to set priorities, drive impact and establish shared accountability for deliverables across multiple teams.
• A solution-focused mindset to create opportunities for collaboration and be confident to negotiate complex issues with a range of internal and external stakeholder and to mitigate operational, reputational and financial risks.
• A current and valid Victorian driver’s licence.

We will offer you

• Flexibility We work in a flexible, creative and adaptable way to best support our staff and clients. Access plenty of options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.
• Learning and development Our people are supported to act on opportunities that expand their expertise, knowledge and confidence. Opportunity to explore and participate in our Innovation and Professional Development Framework.
• Supportive Environment Connection is our strength. We respect and support each other and work collaboratively to create a force of good. Be inspired and well supported by our passionate leaders and creative staff.
• Celebrate achievements Feel valued and recognised as an important part of One Team IPC Health. Your contributions matter. Be part of an award-winning supportive organisation that values and celebrates growth through our Recognition Program and Wellbeing and Celebrations Committee.
• Attractive Benefits Generous salary packaging benefits including novated leasing and meals and entertainment, up to 14 weeks paid parental leave, access to accrued days off, free onsite car parking, free and confidential employee assistance program.

A Hybrid role working across all IPC locations in the West, this position is a full-time, fixed term for 12 months (parental leave position) and is classified as Grade 6 (HS6) (above award) under the HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN STAND-ALONE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (MULTI EMPLOYER) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022 – 2026.

WHAT NEXT?

If you are passionate, creative and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and include a cover letter detailing:

• Why you would like to be considered for the role
• Provide responses to the ‘To Succeed’ section of the Success Profile

To find out more about the role, please contact: Meagan Chiuchiarelli, Senior Manager Community Care on 0408 565 *** or email: ***************@ipchealth.com.au

Applications close: 5pm Monday 22nd Of April 2024.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email *******@ipchealth.com.au with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.