Manager at Home Programs

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:As per award

**Occupation**: Community Services

**Location**: Mount Alexander

**Reference**: VG/1852704

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

**Position Title**:Manager at Home Programs

**Employment Type**:Ongoing full-time

**Award**:Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

**Role description**

The Manager At Home Programs is a Senior Leader position that sits within the Community Services and Wellbeing Division within our Continuing Care Directorate working closely with the Community Manager group and other key Senior leaders to ensure optimal management of resources to facilitate high quality person centred care.

The Manager At Home will oversee and provide strategic program, operational leadership and management support to the following suite of services and roles:

- Allied Health Inpatient service provision and the Transition Care Program (TCP)
- Allied Health Program Leadership for Allied Health in Residential Aged Care and the Allied Health Assistants
- At Home Programs including Hospital in the Home (HITH), Residential In Reach (RIR) and the further establishment and expansion of the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) At Home and Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH).

This role is a key leadership position that supports the organisation to increase the care options available for patients, support patient flow initiatives, and enable patients to access the right care, in the right place at the right time.

With a focus on continuity of care and multi-disciplinary care provision that enables care in the home and improved patient experience and optimal health outcomes. As a leadership role there is a strong focus on providing seamless care transitions for people to support recovery of function, independence and wellbeing, and promote self-management of acute on chronic conditions.

Primarily based at our Castlemaine campus, but will be required to work across both campuses and across the diverse range of programs including the interface between the acute bed based and aged care residential care services to support access, flow and continuity to the ambulatory care and at home services.

**About you**
- Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum of 10 years' experience working professionally in a relevant clinical area
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
- Current valid drivers' licence
- Relevant post graduate experience in leadership and management will be highly regarded.

**_ Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying._**

**Culture and Benefits**

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career developmentpathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- **Stress-free parking**:at no-cost close to your place of work.
- **Salary packaging**:to maximise your earnin