Facility Manager
Job No:
S3963
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Meilene Residential Aged Care - Bundaberg, QLD
Join our Team!
Our small and well-established facility - Meilene - can be found in the iconic city of Bundaberg, famous for rum and turtles! Bundaberg is considered to be a gem of the Southern Barrier Reef with rich soil, lakes and rural landscapes showcasing extensive fields of sugar cane. With a subtropical climate, the area has hot, wet summers and mild winters and is a significant tourism gateway to both National Parks, and the Great Barrier Reef.
To support this family-focused facility we are looking for an experienced leader who can see the big picture, and is able to drive both cultural and clinical practice to ensure the provision of high quality services to aged care residents. This will be achieved by effectively leading, motivating and developing a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of individualised care while enhancing residents’ quality of life, and achieving the strategic direction of the organisation within designated clinical and business frameworks.
This full time Facility Manager role is responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the facility within budgetary requirements, while achieving optimal quality standards within all legislative requirements. This position is therefore responsible for the operational, developmental, human resource, financial performance and resident outcomes of the Facility; and will participate as an effective member of the Residential Aged Care team.
About the Region
Only 385km from Brisbane, Bundaberg is serviced by a domestic airport with daily flights to the state capital, along with Queensland Rail passenger trains and the high-speed Tilt Train. With an estimated population of just over 70,000 it has a number of public and private schools - from prep through to secondary, as well as a Tech college and Central Queensland University campus. There is three hospitals and a Super Clinic, along with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Bundaberg has two large shopping centres housing supermarkets, specialist outlets and all common department stores; two large cinema complexes and a wide range of cafes and restaurants offering various cuisines.
Helpful links:
- https://www.australia.com/en/places/brisbane-and-surrounds/guide-to-bundaberg.html
- https://www.homely.com.au/bundaberg-central-bundaberg-wide-bay-burnett-queensland
- http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/discover/welcome
If our successful candidate relocates from outside the region, Anglicare offers assistance in the form of accommodation and/or reimbursed relocation costs. We also provide on-boarding support, an annual professional membership, end of year bonuses and automatic 5 weeks annual leave upon commencement of employment. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so please do not apply if this is a requirement of your employment.
Your Skills and Experience
An experienced senior nurse with a passion for Aged Care, you will offer the ability to lead and develop teams, and have demonstrable knowledge of, and experience in:
- Strong management and leadership including education and continuous improvement practices; an understanding of workplace culture and strategies to engage and improve staff connectedness
- Ability to lead a team through change, manage expectations and impacts - both positive and negative
- Preparation and implementation of a relevant and realistic business plan - including workforce planning - considering geographic, strategic and financial elements
- Development of, and innovation in, service delivery and standards of practice
- Contemporary clinical practice standards within the Aged Care sector including the guiding principles, funding instruments and sources relevant to residential care facilities
- Current competencies in operational planning, resource and budget management
Your management within Aged Care or Health, will have established strong attributes and personal traits, including:
- The ability to lead, guide, mentor and develop a large and diverse team within a resident-centred environment
- Confident communication and a focus on building strong, effective and productive working relationships, both internally and externally
- A critical thinker with advanced problem solving, negotiation, influencing and change management skills
- Evidence-based focus on high quality care, including a passion for the industry and a belief in personal and professional ethics
- Commitment to long term employment and steering continuous quality improvement within the facility
To be successful in this role, you must have extensive nursing experience preferably within a specialist aged care position and:
- A degree in nursing with current AHRPA registration and evidence of practice
- Evidence of current or completed study in a relevant field of Business or Management
- Ability to meet the requirements of a Key Personnel Check (Aged Care Act 1997)
- A current National Police Certificate
- Queensland Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- Relocation and accommodation support options (if our successful candidate is outside the local region)
- Onboarding support, professional membership and end of year bonuses
- The chance to increase your take home pay with full PBI salary packaging options up to $15,900
- Leading and developing a team through cultural change and growth
- Contributing to a positive workplace environment within a team of dedicated professionals
- Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
Please address Selection Criteria and include a Cover Letter and current Resume with your application.
JOB NUMBER S3963
For further information please contact
Wayne Gilbert on 0439 518 675
Applications close Friday 31st May 2019
Assistance from Recruitment Agencies is not required at this time.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.
Our Vision, Mission and Values