Description
Total potential earnings: $92,500 – $102,500 (Salary + Allowances + Remote Travel Allowance) plus additional benefits detailed below:
- Competitive Remuneration: Annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000, inclusive of a remote living allowance.
- Superannuation: Standard superannuation contributions.
- Contract Flexibility: Enjoy the security of a 1 or 2-year fixed-term contract with the potential for extensions.
- Steady Schedule: Full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
- Remote Travel Allowance: Receive up to $7,500 per year, paid in fortnightly instalments. (In addition to remuneration)
- Remote Staff Accommodation: Fully furnished staff accommodation is provided, with a small subsidised utilities fee ($30 per bedroom per fortnight).
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks of annual leave, leave loading and paid Christmas leave (depending on the duration of the business closure).
- Program Leave: Unique 6-week continuous service cycle with 1-week paid leave (in addition to other leave entitlements).
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $1,500 (one-time support).
- Company Vehicle: Allocation of a company work vehicle while on-site, including limited personal use.
- Work Phone: Provision of a work phone to support effective communication and role responsibilities.
- Save on Tax with Salary Sacrificing: Salary sacrifice up to approximately $16,000 per year.
- Non-smoker Incentive: An additional 1% superannuation employer contribution for non-smokers (conditions apply).
Position Overview:
The Aged Care Team Leader at Tullawon Health Service Inc. is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Aged Care services. This role involves leading and mentoring the Aged Care Team to ensure the effective delivery of daily Aged Care Support Services to consumers. The primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for consumers in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Aged Care services to ensure high-quality care.
- Facilitate regular meetings, provide training, and manage the performance of the Aged Care team.
- Ensure effective delivery of aged care support services, including meals, personal care, domestic assistance, social support group, individual social support, transport, nursing, home modifications, groups and assistive technologies.
- Work with the Eldercare Team to develop, review, and adjust care plans for consumers to ensure their needs are met.
- Oversee consumer medication systems, including distribution, stock management, and adherence to procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the Tullawon Health Service Inc. clinic regarding any health and medical matters for consumers.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and accreditation standards and manage incident and complaint documentation.
- Promote a safe working environment, lead WHS activities, and ensure the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Plan and implement activities to improve consumers’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being.
- Ensure appropriate food and medication supplies are maintained.
- Manage rostering, timesheets, and attendance of staff resources to meet the service requirement.
Eligibility:
- This job opportunity is not a work-from-home position; it requires the selected candidate to work on-site at the company’s location.
- Must be willing to relocate and live in the remote South Australian Aboriginal Community called Yalata.
- Must have a current Australian driver’s licence.
- Must have a police check assessment less than three years old.
- Must have a South Australian Working with Children Check.
- Must have a valid First Aid Certificate and Basic Life Support
- Must be over 18 years of age.
Qualifications and experience:
- A Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent
- A Certificate in Leadership and Management
- Having had at least 2-5 years of experience working with aged and disability consumers.
- (Desirable) at least 1 – 2 years of previous experience in a leadership or supervisory position.
- (Desirable) has previously worked in a remote Indigenous community
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and software.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
- A positive attitude and a passion for teamwork.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will close the advertised role as soon as we find the right candidate. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as the opportunity may close unexpectedly.
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to email our HR team, Daniel and Jaime, at [email protected].
About Us:
Tullawon Health Service Inc. is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community-controlled health service located in the remote Aboriginal Community of Yalata in South Australia. Dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the local community, Tullawon Health Service offers a wide range of essential services, including primary health care, aged care, NDIS, social services, and emergency response, ensuring the improvement of the well-being and health of the residents in this remote region.
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