Quality And Education Manager

• 90 bed residence - Respect and Service Excellence is the main aim at our facility
• Attractive salary package + Benefits
• Full time, Permanent/ flexible work arrangements

About the Role
As a progressive and passionate professional, this key position will provide hands on management, direction and support for, education, Quality and accreditation at Warrawee, Council's residential aged care facility.Reporting to the Facility Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and implementing education of staff including hands-on training and engaging third party accredited educators
• Conduct training needs analysis and identify improvement opportunities, coordinate, deliver and evaluate relevant education to support remediating gaps and coaching the care home team for sustainability.
• Managing and preparing reports on education and quality outcomes for operations, Executive and Councillors.
• Maintaining and managing Warrawee's plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI) and review with key stakeholders to ensure compliance.

What you need to thrive
In this key leadership role, you will draw on your track record in leading and inspiring staff and creating a positive and motivating work environment.You will have a broad understanding of, and experience in providing education in a residential aged care facility. Your skills in developing and implementing strategies that align with our organisation's values.You will know the importance of building trusted partnerships and clarity of communication with a diverse range of stakeholders.You will be respected for your emotional intelligence as you work through complex challenges and identify areas of employee's skills and knowledge that require further learning development and create plans to achieve this.Additional requirements:

• Qualification in Nursing (Div 1) with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in residential aged care in education, quality or management role.
• Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth Aged Care Quality Standards, Infection Control, Accreditation and AN-ACC.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure. These checks include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.
• Annual influenza vaccination and minimum of three COVID-19 vaccinations or authorised medical exemptions (in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Protective Behaviours Policy)

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.Position DescriptionWhy work at Warrawee Community
Warrawee Community is one of Bentleigh East's finest residential aged care facilities. We achieve this through forging real relationships with our residents as well as their friends and families.We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and services to support our residents and their families, enabling and respecting residents to make informed decisions about their care.We will offer you:

• A supportive team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
• Free onsite parking
• Novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Gai Ticehurst, Facility Manager on 9570 2211Closing date: Sunday 21 April at 11:55pmGlen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: or E:We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.