Operations Manager

EPIS Inc

Newman & Pilbara WA

Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

$120,000 - $130 000 pa

The role:

The Operations 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 leadership & supervision 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.

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!

About EPIS:

EPIS is a leading aged care provider delivering services across Newman, Tom Price and Marble Bar and includes the remote communities of Nullagine and Warralong.

EPIS delivers aged care services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Care Packages Program (transitioning to Support at Home)

To be successful in this position, you will need to have:

Significant management experience in community 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.

Registered Nurse desirable but not essential.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of aged care reform, aged care quality standards and Aged Care Act

Full Australian Drivers License essential

Satisfactory & valid police clearance essential.

What you will receive:

In addition to working in a rewarding environment, you will be rewarded with:

Salary of $120,000 - $130 000 plus superannuation

Relocation expenses up to a maximum of $5000

Salary packaging

Access to a pool vehicle for work-related use

***We are unable to offer sponsorship***

Interested? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter through Seek or to [email protected] detailing your skills and experience.

Don’t delay as shortlisting will commence immediately.