Care Manager Aged Care

At Australian Unity we are going through an exciting phase of innovative change with the commissioning of our brand-new Albert Park Lake Precinct, in South Melbourne, which will bring to life our Better Together® social model of ageing well, which offers a continuum of care and support services in a range of accommodation options in one location.

Currently home to The Grace Retirement Community, which comprises 79 residences, The Alba Aged Care suites (95 beds) and Assisted Living Apartments (60 apartments) will provide customers with a continuum of options from independence through to clinical care and memory support. It will offer state-of-the-art facilities within a light filled interior, on-site café, private dining facilities, hair and beauty spa, and gym along with many other activities in the Albert Park Lake area.

**Your New Role**:
As our Care Manager, you will lead and support the coordination of all care needs for residents, ensuring that Residential Aged Care (RAC) customer’s care needs are assessed, where possible delivered by Australian Unity and met to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include:

- Role model the aspired Leadership behaviors to source, lead, develop and retain high quality team members aligned to the Australian Unity culture.
- Lead the clinical and care delivery across the precinct including meeting all RAC requirements
- Lead the effective delivery of a range of customer -centered and compliant aged care services through collaboration with the site management team and central support services
- Work closely with the Clinical Managers and General Manager to ensure RAC residents receive services of the required standard to enhance their Wellbeing and Align with their preferences and needs for non-clinical services - including Food, Lifestyle, Allied Health and Additional Services under Better Together Plus develop and implement actions within the Annual Operation Plan ensuring all targets are achieved.
- Help develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and strategies to ensure accommodation and services are delivered in a cost-effective manner and that revenue, costs and capex is managed within set budgets.

**About you**:
Above all, you will be an accomplished Care Leader, who can develop and drive our clinical care strategy, whilst demonstrating our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.

Does this sound like you?
- Qualified Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Experience with the Commonwealth Aged Care funding instrument (AN-ACC)
- Knowledge of aged care accreditation procedures and standards.
- Desirable - 5 years experience in a similar position within Aged Cre
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- An accomplished People Leader with proven experience delivering effective coaching and performance management, whilst creating a positive ‘values’-based culture

**Your Benefits**:
We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do. You will enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Attractive Performance based incentive
- Enjoy additional yearly paid Well-Being and Community leave days
- 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program - an employee support service connecting you to a team of maternal health experts, midwives, and nurses
- Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
- Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance.
- Salary sacrifice option - novated vehicle leasing arrangement

You will join our Residential Communities family, with the support of our exceptional leadership team and the backing of a trusted Mutual with a rich history of over 180 years of delivering Real Wellbeing.

You will truly have an opportunity to guide and develop the success of leading a clinical care team, within a unique property and customer care model, where your career will know no limits.