AddressSupport Services Manager
EPIS Inc
Newman & Pilbara WA
Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
$100,000 + Super + Housing Allowance + Additional Benefits
The role:
The Support Services Manager is a critical leadership role accountable to the Chief Executive Officer of East Pilbara Independence Support (EPIS) – Newman.
This role will involve travel to our satellite locations of Tom Price and Marble Bar.
The primary components of the role:
- To provide management and oversight across care services in order to deliver the highest quality of care to older persons, through development and implementation of frameworks and systems, monitoring and evaluating service delivery standards to ensure exceptional service delivery to our clients.
- To provide support to EPIS care services staff and to promote high standards of personal, clinical care and documentation standards.
About Newman:
Newman is the largest town located within the Shire of East Pilbara.
It is a modern mining town that has enjoyed an amazing revitalization over the past decade, making it one of the key cities in the Pilbara. It is currently home to more than 5,500 people who enjoy the benefits of this modern hub. If prospecting is your passion, then this is a great destination being rich in minerals.
Close to Newman, Nullagine was the site of Australia’s first diamond discovery and was a thriving town during the gold rush period of the 1880s. Remnants of that bygone era are still evident in the region. Marble Bar has a reputation for being Australia’s hottest town and is the gateway for the exploration of areas such as Coppins Gap, Kittys Gap, as well as Doolena and Carawine gorges. Karlamilyi National Park formerly Rudall River National Park, is rich in Aboriginal culture and has an abundance of wildlife. At 1,283,706 hectares, it is the largest national park in Western Australia, and one of the largest in the world. It is also one of the most remote places in the world, situated just 250 kilometres north-east of Newman.
Newman is the heart of the Pilbara and it beats loudly and powerfully in this unforgettable land - we can’t wait to see you here!
To be successful in this position, you will need to have:
- Significant management experience in aged care.
- Comprehensive understanding of compliance and quality processes in aged care.
- Innovative leadership skills to build an empowered, positive team culture that is culturally appropriate.
- Superior written and verbal communications skills and ability to develop a positive working relationship with external stakeholders and other government and non-government organisations.
- Solid understanding of good governance, continuous improvement, risk management and culturally competent and safe practice working with Aboriginal and other vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Program (HCP) and other Commonwealth Aged Care Reform initiatives.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary aged care service delivery issues in rural and remote areas including Aboriginal communities.
- Understanding of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Occupational Health and Safety.
What you will receive:
In addition to working in a rewarding environment, you will be rewarded with:
- Salary of $100,000 plus superannuation
- Rental Allowance of $20,000 per annum.
- Relocation expenses up to a maximum of $5000
- Salary packaging
- Mobile telephone and laptop
- Access to a pool vehicle for work-related use
Interested? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter through Seek or to ***************@epis.org.au detailing your skills and experience.
Don’t delay as shortlisting will commence immediately.
