Area Manager Care Services (Aged Care) VIC

Better and fairer care.Always.

For more than 175 years St Vincents Care Services has been a leading Catholic provider ofagedcareservices in Australia and the legacy of compassion justiceintegrityand excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today.

You will be joiningSt Vincentsas we launch ourexciting newvisionBringing Care Homewhichwilltake the best of St Vincents care beyond our hospitalsand aged carehomes directlyintothehomes of ourcommunities across the country making care morepersonal andaccessible.Bringing Care Homeis more than a strategy.Itshowwelldeliver care that is better fairer and more connected for everyone we serve.

Reporting to theNational Director OperationstheArea Manager- Care Serviceswill provide senior operational and clinical leadership across a portfolio of4residential aged care servicesin Victoria.This permanent full-time role is the clinical escalation point and the driving force behind sustainable high-quality care.

We are looking fora resilientinnovativeand decisive leader who balances clinical excellence with commercial discipline is someone that trulythrivesin complex environments and are deeply committed to the mission of St Vincents.

Whatson your resume is important but whats in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincentskindness works for us.

About The Role:

• Own the sustainability of your portfolio by managing occupancy targets cost controls and financial performance across multiple sites

• Act as the senior clinical escalation point ensuring safe practice and sound judgement are embedded through robust qualityand safetysystems

• Lead and mentor a team of Residential CareServices Managersto build a high-performing culture where staffare developedfeel supportedandsafe to speak up asaligned withour Mission

• Identifynew service initiatives and proactively challenge established ways of working to champion improved models of care and future-focused plans

• Ensurecontinuedcompliance with all aged care legislation standards and accreditation requirements translating continuous learning into improved resident care

• Build and fosterpartnerships and relationshipswith residents families GPs regulators and community partners to enhance the reputation of St Vincents as a provider of choice

Things that work for us:

• ARegistered Nurse(or other relateddiscipline)with current AHPRA registration and a deep understanding ofclinical governance frameworks

• Extensive experience leading managers and multi-disciplinary teams within aged care orasimilarlyregulated health environment witha provenability toguide your teamproactivelyin accordance withstatutory and regulatory requirements

• Possess strong financial acumen and the ability toleveragedata toidentifyopportunities for change and operational improvement

• A skilledleader and communicator with the ability tolead through influence resolve complex conflicts and represent the organisation to external stakeholders

• Championacompassionate holistic person-centredmodelof care across NSWthat empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging independencecultural respectpurposeand wellbeingfor our residents

• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence and a sincere commitment to the mission and legacy of St Vincents

• Ability to travel betweenour4 Melbourne-based aged care homes on a regular basis with interstate travelfrom time-to-time

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business leadership or health

• Successful completion and maintenance of Responsible Person screening checks. This position is considered a Responsible Person role being accountable for day-to-day operations and having authority decision-making influence & responsibility for planning and directing activities within our organisation.

Things that work for you:

• Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum

• Be part of asupportive nationaloperationsleadership team with a fresh visionwhere you can grow professionallyand make a genuine impact

• Join an organisation where staff feedbacklargely indicatesthey feel respected desire to stay working with our organisation and are confident in managements leadership

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) andmore!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks includingResponsible PersonsNDISWorker Screening and immunisationchecks.

Equal Opportunity

At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversityandare committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. Weacknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safefairand impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join us.