About Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas)

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and North West of the State.

About the role

The Aged and Community Services Manager’s primary purpose is to inspire, encourage and coordinate staff and volunteers to deliver high quality, engaging, client centered services and support the development of a productive and inclusive team. Under limited direction of the Executive Manager – Specialised Services, the Manager ensures services reflect the needs of consumers and their family/carers and in accordance with legislative requirements, industry, sector and organisational standards. They also embed a continuous improvement focus on all Aged Care and Community Services activities.

The successful candidate will have

• Demonstrated experience or qualifications in management in Aged Care or relevant services
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of client engagement strategies and approaches in service design
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with statutory, standards, funding, grant, contractual and legislation obligations
• Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills, including the ability to foster a high performing team culture and effective stakeholder engagement
• High quality written communication skills with experience in report writing, concept proposals, submissions or tenders
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple programs/projects, including timely and effective evaluation methods
• A current unrestricted Driver’s License and capacity to travel intrastate as required

Desirable

• Understanding of Aged Care commonwealth and state policies relating to Aged Care services, including industry standards and accreditation, and current Aged Care reforms
• Qualifications in Enrolled or Registered Nursing
• Understanding of the needs of individuals and their families from CALD backgrounds

WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Level 7 salary with salary packaging
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Paid leave days including 3 days over the Christmas / New Year break and 2 mental health and wellbeing days per year

How to Apply?

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Please review the Position Description and Selection Criteria prior to submitting your application. Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be accepted.

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