Strategic Sector Support And Development Officer

• Implement the City of Casey's Sector Support and Development Activity Work Plan.
• Part time 24 hours per week (either 3 or 4 days per week)
• Band 6 salary from $94,184 pro rata plus superannuation

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and one of the fastest growing and most diverse cities. 

The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 369,453 residents who call Casey home.  

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, located in Narre Warren, which is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s southeast.  Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively meeting place.  

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud. 

A bit about the role 

In this role you will analyse and interpret changes in the aged care sector for CHSP providers. Collaborate with providers and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of Casey's Sector Support and Development Activity Work Plan.

What you’ll deliver 

• Evaluate the readiness of local CSHP providers to embrace changes that align with the new Aged Care Act 2024 and Support at Home model.
• Identify reform needs among local Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers.
• Collaborate with regional Sector Support and Development stakeholders to facilitate consistent enhancements for CHSP providers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the City of Casey's Sector Support and Development Activity Work Plan.
• Support the delivery of Casey's Sector Support and Development Activity Work Plan by developing project plans, evaluations, and reports as necessary.
• Foster relationships with local CHSP providers, chair and facilitate the Casey CHSP network, and maintain collaborative relationships with Victorian Department of Aged Care and Health stakeholders.

What you’ll bring 

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences or substantial experience in aged care, health, social welfare, or related fields.
• Highly developed knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Aged Care Reforms.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing positive outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, evolving, and complex environment.
• Excellent organisation, time management, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to multitask and deliver impactful presentations.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check 

Why join us? 

At Casey, we strive for a workforce that reflects our diverse community in line with our core values of Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make our Community Proud. 

We value our people and show this appreciation beyond their remuneration, supporting them through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits.  Our holistic approach offers a range of personal and professional benefits that collectively make a big impact to support our people where they need it most. 

Benefits 

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Benefits | City of Casey 

• A supportive learning culture 
• A hybrid and flexible workplace  
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building  
• 2 minutes’ walk to all amenities – Westfield shopping centre, gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.   

What’s next? 

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.  

Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed. 

Position Description: Strategic Sector Support & Development Officer

To find out more about the role, please contact Rachael Kimber, Acting Head of Ageing and Sector Support on 9709 9318 

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm and 1st May 2024.  

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements. 

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.  

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. 

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.