Practice Lead- Accreditation

**Churches of Christ, Governance, Kenmore**

**Accreditation Practice Lead**

**Permanent Full-Time Opportunity**

**Employee Benefits**:
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- ** Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;**:

- ** Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;**:

- ** Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;**:

- ** Discounts through our large network of retail partners including**:
- **JB Hi-Fi,**:

- ** The Good Guys,**:

- ** Goodlife Health Clubs,**:

- ** Bupa Health,**:

- ** Plus, many more;**
- ** Employee Assistance Program.**:

- ** A work culture that values you.**

**Salary Sacrifice**

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to **$18,549 p.a.** of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to **$15,900 p.a.** on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to **$2,649 p.a**. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

**Lead Accreditation Excellence in Aged Care**

Join **Churches of Christ**, a trusted community leader with over 140 years of service, as our **Accreditation Practice Lead**. Be part of an organization dedicated to positively impacting lives across Queensland and Victoria through compassionate, Christ-inspired care.

**About the Role**
In this pivotal role, you will provide clinical and regulatory expertise to support and lead accreditation processes within our Seniors Living services. Reporting to the Manager - Seniors Living Governance, you'll ensure we meet the highest standards of quality and compliance, influencing positive outcomes for our clients and communities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the full accreditation process, liaising with accreditation bodies.
- Analyze audit outcomes, manage responses to findings, and communicate key learnings.
- Transfer regulatory knowledge across teams to foster continuous improvement.
- Review, develop, and enhance systems, policies, and procedures related to accreditation.

**About You**
You're a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality care. Your clinical expertise and ability to translate complex regulations into actionable practices set you apart.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills within aged/community care sectors;
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication abilities;
- Ability to manage accreditation processes and inspire compliance culture;

**Essential Requirements**
- ** Degree in Nursing** with **current AHPRA registration** as a Registered Nurse;
- ** Minimum 5 years' experience** in aged/community care in a compliance role;
- ** Current driver's licence** with willingness to travel regionally;
- ** Knowledge of industry regulations**, accreditation standards, and funding systems;
- ** Possess a current National Police Certificate** - or the ability to acquire.

**Desirable Requirements**
- Post-graduate qualifications in gerontic nursing, dementia care, or quality management;
- Experience with continuous improvement frameworks and internal education programs;
- Possess a current Influenza Vaccination - or the ability to acquire - if deemed a requirement;
- Possess COVID-19 Vaccination - or the ability to acquire - in accordance with government direction and/or Churches of Christ Policy.

**Why Join Us?**

Be part of a values-driven organization where your expertise makes a lasting difference. We offer a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to shape aged care services that truly matter.
- ** Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy a supportive and flexible workplace that values your wellbeing.
- ** Professional Development**: Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
- ** Community Impact**: Be part of a team whose work touches thousands of lives each year.
- ** Salary Sacrifice**: Keep more of your take home pay.

**About us**

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

**Our values**
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**

**To Apply**

**Applications will be assessed as they are received