
Program Manager, Aged Care
Central Desert Regional Council
Posted 10 hours ago
About You:
First and foremost, we are looking for a people person with the ability to form trusted working relationships with the leadership team across the organisation. Self-managing and accountable, you will thrive in a culture of collaboration and partnering with your stakeholders.
Who are we?
We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.
Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.
We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!
Primary Objective
Program Manager, Aged Care is responsible for ensuring delivery and provision of quality services in accordance with Regional Council corporate plans, agreements, policies and relevant legislation.
About us
Central Desert Regional Council is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. There are also several homelands and outstations. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.
key Duties and Responsibilities
Management, oversight and administration of professional services as part of a large service or for an entire smaller service to external and/or internal customers and clients.
Ensuring quality service delivery across multiple sites as per funding agreements, legislation, Council plans and policy.
Manage and report compliance with relevant policy, funding agreements, legislation and Council policy.
Manage, mentor and train staff, ensuring that staff performance expectations, Council policy and WHS obligations are applied.
Manage program budgets within financial delegation.
Provision of expert, program specific, technical advice, development of procedures, investigation of issues and provision of recommendations on service improvements and efficiencies.
Provide frequent formal written and ad hoc reports on the daily operations of site and program delivery across multiple locations.
Manage complex projects within program area ensuring deliverables and timeframes are achieved.
Research, develop and implement program activities, and consult with staff, stakeholders and clients to ensure consistent program delivery across multiple sites.
Ensure safety for yourself and others in the workplace, engage in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Supervisor which are within level.
what's on offer?
Generous base salary (Level 8 : Base Salary: $98,396.47 / Package $111,927.40)
Fast growing career;
6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL);
12 public holiday days per year;
1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day;
3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
15 days Personal Leave accrued per year.
and much more!
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.
About Central Desert Regional Council
Welcome to the Central Desert Regional Council's website.
The Council is located in Central Australia and covers an area of approximately 283,000 square kms. The Council itself is relatively young as it was formed in 2008 through the amalgamation of a number of small community councils. The Council and staff would like to invite you to browse our website and find out more about our organisation and communities.
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