THE ROLE
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker with aged care and/or leadership experience to help support our Aged Care Assessment Services, in the position of Aged Care Assessment – Team Lead.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Lead a team of Assessors across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia by coordinating, overseeing and planning delivery of aged care assessment services.
- Building team capability and ensuring assessments are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Ensure high client satisfaction by monitoring assessment quality, addressing issues promptly, and driving service improvements.
- Ensure work practices / systems that are conducive to productivity, safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Coordinate Assessor resourcing and service delivery with relevant stakeholders to meet operational needs and KPIs.
- Supervise team members by mentoring and coaching, supporting development and training, and allocating duties.
- Ensure the team delivers culturally safe, inclusive and (where appropriate) trauma-informed assessments and communications.
- Promote healthy ageing and well-being using a ‘wellness and reablement approach’.
- Conduct Aged Care Assessments, Triage and Delegation services as required.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate will possess aged care experience, strong leadership capabilities, a collaborative team centred approach, excel in meeting operational requirements and maintain a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Essential requirements
- A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or a related health field and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association
- Demonstrated capability to manage day-to-day workflow, capacity planning and allocation to meet service targets
- Experience using data, audit findings or client feedback to drive quality improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
- A passion for promoting independence and well-being among older adults
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work flexibly and complete aged care needs assessments, triage and/or delegation duties as required
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across WA as required
- Willingness to comply with any vaccination or health requirements applicable to the role
ON OFFER
- Great Culture: considered to be in the top 5% nationally for our sector.
- Impactful Work: Deliver person centred assessments to empower older people to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
- Collaborative Environment: supportive team committed to client well-being.
- Professional Growth: training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive employment benefits: including salary packaging, extra leave, flexible work provisions, and a health and wellbeing program.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and supporting older people to access services required to remain living independently at home, then we encourage you to apply.
TO APPLY
Register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages).
View the full Position Description on our website (ilaustralia.org.au) or email HR@ilaustralia.org.au to discuss the specifics of the position.
We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact HR@ilaustralia.org.au.
Applications close: 31st March (AWST) or before.
Shortlisting will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to commence interviewing before the closing date. We thank you for your interest in iLA.
Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.
Our purpose: We deliver trusted, innovative solutions that empower people and help shape the future of ageing and disability in Australia.
Values: Passion, Integrity, Embracing, Authentic
We value our people at ILA and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill, and experience.
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