Assistant Care Director

20 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Juniper Full time

**About Us**:
At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

**About the role**:
Juniper is seeking an experienced Assistant Care Director to support the Care Director in delivering high-quality aged care services across our residential, home, and transition care programs. This full-time position is based at our central office in Balcatta and reports directly to the Care Director. It is a strategic leadership role that will contribute to the continuous improvement of care, staff development, compliance, and operational excellence.

As the Assistant Care Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centered care. You will work closely with the Care Director to lead teams, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. This role also involves workforce planning, financial management, and fostering a positive and collaborative culture within Juniper.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the Care Director in overseeing the daily operations of aged care services.
- Lead and mentor teams to maintain high performance and quality care.
- Ensure the delivery of person-centered care that meets customer needs.
- Oversee care planning, assessments, and compliance with best practices.
- Monitor training programs and ensure continuous professional development.
- Conduct audits and risk assessments to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Assist with recruitment, workforce planning, and staff performance management.
- Support budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Address concerns and implement improvements to enhance service quality.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and risk management protocols.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will have a strong leadership background in aged care or healthcare and a passion for delivering exceptional care and support services.
- A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Health Administration, Aged Care Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years' experience in aged care or a similar healthcare setting.
- Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care Management or a related field.
- Experience with accreditation processes and quality improvement initiatives.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in aged care or a related healthcare setting.
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving service excellence.
- Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with workforce planning, budgeting, and financial management.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in IT systems relevant to aged care operations.\

**Why join us?**
- Enjoy a competitive salary, plus access to salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax-free.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Build your career in a growing organization with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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