Project Officer, Aged Care Act Change

1 week ago

West Perth, Australia MercyCare Full time

**Job description**
**Project Officer, Aged Care Act Change - 12 Months***:

- Aged Care Services | Aged Care
Closing date: 13/06/2025
- **West Perth Location, Drive Change and Care Excellence**:

- **Newly created position - Fixed Term 12 months**:

- **Supportive, welcoming ‘for purpose’ workplace culture**

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

This new opportunity drives the hands-on delivery and transition to the new Aged Care Act and associated reforms. Focusing on translating strategic plans into on-the-ground actions, developing practical tools and coordinating implementation activities, this role will support stakeholder engagement and ensuring readiness for compliance requirements. With a focus on execution, this position plays a critical role in ensuring operational teams are equipped, informed, and supported to embed legislative changes into everyday practice.

**About you**
- Ideally tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated project coordination and support experience
- Excellent organisational skills managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, influencing and support experience though periods of significant change
- Strong MS Office Suite skills, the ability to quickly learn online platforms and systems
- Excellent project mapping, documentation, monitoring and reporting skills with accuracy and timeliness
- Strong ability to operate independently, with self-motivation, drive and initiative
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (issued within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and welcoming Western Australian based organisation focused on making a difference in the local community. Our Employee Value Proposition is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities. In addition you’ll have access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._

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