Full time – 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO
$52.70–$62.20 per hour + salary packaging
This is a senior, autonomous role ideal for someone passionate about quality, risk and service improvement in aged care. You’ll be a key leader across Grampians Health’s Community Aged Care programs, supporting best practice care and driving compliance and continuous improvement.
Guide aged care teams in meeting Aged Care Quality Standard- s Lead audits, reviews and improvement plannin
- g Provide training and mentorship to care teams and manager
- s Liaise with leadership on risk, incidents and trend
- s Act as contact point for accreditation and complianc
- e Promote consistent, high-quality care across all service
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- Monitor care delivery and clinical risk across aged care sites
- Advise on aged care reforms, compliance and quality standards
- Support, mentor and upskill community aged care staff
- Lead and evaluate improvement projects and care audits
- Collaborate on service-wide governance and reporting
- Help manage complaints and review incident data
Skills & Experience
- AHPRA registration and clinical qualification
- Sound knowledge of aged care standards and legislation
- Experience with audits, accreditation and care governance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident with data, systems and continuous improvement
Interested?
contact Karina Rieniets, on 0418 329 011 for a confidential discussion.
We’re actively reviewing applications and will close the role once filled.
If you currently work at Grampians Health, please sign in via the Employee Login on the Careers Page before applying.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to Staff Fitness progra
- m Staff rewards and recognition program
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Ballarat Region
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola
Edenhope region
Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope
Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell
Ararat Region
Ararat has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat is the gateway to the Grampians Region and is characterised by stunning horizons, mountain scapes and a strong sense of community.
Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. To learn more about Ararat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.