Funding Manager- Residential Aged Care

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking a dedicated professional to monitor clinical compliance and ensure optimal care outcomes. This role involves engaging in networking opportunities to stay updated on funding legislation and participating in clinical reviews of residents' care needs. Join us in enhancing the quality of care for our residents

The purpose of this position is to support our Residential facilities to ensure available funding is claimed and maintained according to care needs of our residents.

**Why Work for us?**

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:

- Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
- Generous salary packaging benefits per NFP
- Up to 40% discount on school fees at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College or any of our 4 Newcastle Anglican Schools
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- Continuous monitoring of homes to ensure appropriate funding for care is claimed in a timely manner using systems and metrics to inform performance and outcomes.
- Conducting AN-ACC appraisals in accordance with the relevant processes and standards.
- Maintaining data, metrics and reporting for AN ACC reviews and income status
- Undertaking documentation completion to support and evidence care needs in partnership with consumers to ensure quality care planning with assessed need and consumer preference
- In consultation with Director of Residential Aged Care, develop appropriate financial income targets for individual facilities consistent with optimal care subsidy claims.
- Education of employees, to assist them in the effective understanding and documentation requirements of AN ACC
- Liaising with government representatives to ensure funding is appropriate and timely

**About you?**
- Registered Nurse with current Registration under AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable
- Detailed, working knowledge of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Accreditation Standards.
- Extensive knowledge and significant experience of the Aged Care Funding arrangements, in particular, demonstrated experience in maximising the Aged Care Funding Instrument claiming
- Experience in evaluating workplace practices against accreditation standards, quality systems, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with quality systems
- Knowledge of Medicare claiming systems, Aged Care Complaints Scheme and Australian Aged Care Quality Agency
- Familiarity with electronic care planning and documentation systems
- Experience in clinical reviews and resident assessments.

**Who we are?**

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
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