Manager Community Aged Care

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The Opportunity Newcastle Anglican has a great opportunity for a seasoned Manager to join the Community Aged Care teams across Central Coast, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie and Mid North Coast. Reporting to Director Community and Allied Health, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest quality compliant care. This is a Full Time Permanent position.

• Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support
• Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
• Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
• Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
• Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
• Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
• Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.

• Manage and lead all care and support services and the operations of Community Aged Home Care Teams.
• Adhere to Statutory Regulations, Anglican Care's Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Philosophy of Care.
• Ensure Home Care is operated in accordance with legal and ethical requirements of the appropriate Health and Aged Care regulatory bodies, and complete relevant documentation including claim forms, surveys, questionnaires, quality reporting and audits.
• Liaise, negotiate, and network with regulatory organisations, Medical Officers, ACAT and other service providers regarding HCP & CHSP.
• Create services with appropriate governance to maximise safety and efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulations at all times.
• Collaborate across Aged Care leadership team and contribute to the growth of aged care services.
• Identify growth and funding opportunities and strategically plan for both.
• Coordinate all relevant legislative, regulatory, contractual and other compliance processes.
• Manage submissions to the relevant regulatory authorities and develop regulatory policies, procedures and compliance programs.
• Recommend changes to service specifications in line with statutory requirements.
• Identify risk areas and provide compliance advice; assist with risk management and reporting as required.
• Research industry information to keep the group at the forefront of regulatory management.
• Work with Finance to ensure budgetary requirements are met.
• Meet HCP and CHSP monthly reporting outputs as per Grant Agreement / Activity Work Plan; achieve performance goals across Community Aged Care.

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing; Registered Nurse with current Registration under AHPRA.
• Current unrestricted driver's license
• A current NDIS Check and National Police Check
• Australian work rights
• Experience in the Health, Aged Care or Home Services sectors; experience in client assessment, care planning and documentation.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a large team across multiple locations
• Understanding of HCP and CHSP funding; experience in flexible, multi-skilled team environments
• Proven mediation and problem-solving abilities

• Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
• We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
• For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or contact the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au

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