Program Manager

**Introduction**:
Are you a proactive and values-driven individual, passionate about positively influencing the lives of the people in community? Are you seeking a meaningful role to advance your career in Aged Care? If so, look no further - we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Program Manager - Aged Care to join our team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) to lead our Aged Care programs within the ACT.

Experience an inclusive and welcoming culture, where you can build upon your established career, work on rewarding challenges, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that allows you to thrive and be your best self.

**Description**:
About the role

Reporting to Senior Manager-Aged Care Program, we are seeking a reliable, efficient, and experienced professional to lead a team of coordinators in the role of Program Manager
- Aged Care.

This position will be responsible for providing leadership and support and manage all day to day program operations and functions. The team provides in home and community supports to participants to support them to maximise their independence and live safely and well in their own homes.

The successful applicant will have well-developed leadership skills, computer skills and demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, excellent time management and organisation skills, an understanding of the issues facing older people and their carers and a passion for making a difference in the community.

You will have a strong commitment to upholding the CRCS values and a great knowledge of services available in your community. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear more about you.

In addition to program development, you will lead a passionate team, guiding them to achieve program aims and aligning their efforts with the organisation's vision, purpose, and strategic goals.

A valid driver's license and access to a roadworthy, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle are essential for this role to fulfil work-related requirements.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:
15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
Commitment to supporting your professional development.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

**CRCS also requires all employees to**:
Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

The organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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