We're searching for a compassionate full time Care Manager. If you're fueled by the desire to create a meaningful impact in the lives of residents within a residential aged care home, seize this opportunity to lead with purpose and compassion.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

The Opportunity: The Care Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality clinical care to residents in accordance with contemporary practice. The Care Manager is responsible to plan, allocate and delegate duties and facilitate the delivery of care according to documented policies and procedures. The Care Manager will contribute to the effective administration of human, material and fiscal resource management according to budgetary requirements.

Essential:

• Successful completion of a minimum Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN) for all aged care facilities.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 3 years experience in residential aged care.
• Working knowledge of the requirements of the Quality Agency Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices.
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills in accordance with contemporary practice.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Previous nursing management experience.
• Experience and involvement in accreditation processes.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we offer you:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including the 15% Aged Care Work Value increase.
• Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Up to $5,000 relocation allowance to assist with relocation (if applicable).
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.

• Flexible work/life balance hours and shifts in Hervey Bay and Maryborough - Casual
• Award rate $36.18 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer.  You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role. You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer. You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

Why KinCare?

We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services.  Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee. Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself. Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn. Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3). Paid CPR and First Aid courses. Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance. Free uniform and a shoe allowance. Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the XXXXXXX area.

Your day will include:

Domestic Assistance: Assisting our Customers in cleaning their home, so they have a safe and beautiful place to live Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping  Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities

Are you an experienced P & C Operations Team Leader looking for a rewarding and meaningful career? This role is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic professional to utilise their existing HR knowledge and make a real difference!

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:
The role is part of the People & Culture Operations team, acting as the point of escalation and leadership for the Officer team, and partners closely with People & Culture Business Partners.

The People & Culture Operations Team Leader is accountable for the delivery of People & Culture services to our customers against agreed and documented standards and processes.

This role is critical in driving service delivery and customer service excellence, strategic alignment and effectiveness through comprehensive guidance and expertise.  

You will be required to spend regular days in the Devonport office, and occasionally in the Launceston office, and be open to some interstate travel as required.

Key responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide leadership, coaching, guidance and support to the team, as the point of escalation for team member.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal feedback on performance levels of the team
• Actively foster a continuous learning culture in the team ensuring team members receive development in line with role requirements and personal ambitions
• Organise efficient ways of working to ensure maximum use of available resources
• Support the effective prioritisation and management of work tasks, activities and initiatives.

Advice and Support:

• Provide timely and accurate advice to leaders and employees on a range of specialist people, employee relations and generalist People & Culture queries
• Provide timely and accurate advice and support to leaders and employees on the interpretation and application of industrial instruments, People & Culture policies, procedures and systems
• Work closely to support and provide advice to People & Culture Business Partners and broader People & Culture team in the development, implementation and ongoing management of People & Culture initiatives and frameworks
• Handle escalated employee relations issues, grievances, and more complex disciplinary matters
• Provide guidance and support to leaders on sensitive People & Culture issues
• Contribute to the maturity and continuous improvement of the People & Culture function through regular review and ongoing learning of contemporary People & Culture practices, systems and tools
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Mitigate People-related risks through proactive management and reporting.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collect and provide relevant information and statistics to demonstrate the efficient and effective running of the HR Operations team
• Development of a set of service level standards that are tracked, and shared with operations
• Support data-driven decision making in People & Culture programs and initiatives.

Planning:

• Ensure key processes are documented and regularly reviewed for compliance
• Contribute to the development and implementation of People strategies aligned with organisational goals and objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic workforce planning.

What you can bring to the role:

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in human resources, business administration or a related field
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring
• Working knowledge or employee / industrial relations, people analytics and reporting
• Experience in mapping, developing and maintaining policies, processes, systems and tools
• Working knowledge of contemporary HR service delivery models
• Demonstrated experience in people & culture or senior administration roles
• Current National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Experience in Aged Care and/or health care settings.
• Experience in change and communications and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience with contemporary HRIS / HCM platforms.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Relocation assistance negotiable
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.