Area Manager, Home Care
BaptistCare
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Management (Community Services & Development)
Full-time
Access to salary packaging
Area Manager - Home Care
Are you an experiencedleader and problem solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges? Are you looking for a role in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? If so, explore this exciting opportunity to lead with purpose.
About the role:
BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest providers of home care and at the forefront of delivering exceptional services. We are seeking a highly skilled area manager to join our team as we navigate significant change through home care reform while maintaining the highest standards of service and care.
Based at our Wagga Wagga office, you will manage daily operations and assist the team in providing care and services that enhance customers' health and well-being, supporting their independence to stay at home. Your leadership will foster adherence to best practices and continuous improvement. Periodic visits to our Support Services office in Norwest, NSW, are also required.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
Tertiary qualifications in management, health care, or equivalent qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in community, disability, or aged care management or related program
Comprehensive understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Comprehensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements governing Home Services
Ability to work with key financial performance indicators and deliver quality services within budget
Experience with managing and implementing continuous quality improvement systems and projects
Demonstrated ability or experience contributing to leadership of a large team in a customer-focused environment
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
Current driver’ licence
About us:
We are proud to be part of the merged care organization that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose, Christian care organization, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be—with people right at the center.
The benefits of joining BaptistCare include access to salary packaging that may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition programs, well-being support programs, an employee referral program, and retail discounts.
BaptistCare has been recognized as an 'Inclusive Employer' by the Diversity Council of Australia for 2022-2023. Applications from people across our diverse community are welcome and encouraged.
If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, have a confidential discussion with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.
Applicants are advised to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed before the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will undergo various background checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a pre-employment medical.
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Email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au