Job description
Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a leader within aged care services, provider of home care, community, and residential aged care throughout Queensland. We pride ourselves on being an innovative organisation with a direct focus to exceed clients’ expectations – so that people aged 65 +, the frail and people with dementia and their families benefit.
AQ’s Multi Service Centre provide a restorative and wellness approach to support older people stay engaged within their community. Activities are carried out our homely Upper Mt Gravatt respite centre as well as in the community to ensure each person receives personalised care supported to achieve individual goals and quality of life.
AQ are looking for a new Community Services Manager to take full ownership of the operations of the respite centre which runs the Community Home Support Program (CHSP) in Brisbane South.
Your primary focus will be to lead and manage the multiservice team including business and workforce planning and systems to ensure effective service delivery and quality of care. This includes overseeing the centre operations in all matters relating to standard of care, legislative requirements, staffing, finances, and business operations. At the same time this is a hands-on role where you will be interacting with clients and family members daily.
We are looking for an experienced manager with extensive knowledge of CHSP – Commonwealth Home Support Program and aged care standards. You will have demonstrated ability to lead a team and deliver outcomes. We are looking for a strong track record in leading a person-centred, quality service to improve the well-being of our clients.
A career with AQ will offer a rewarding experience to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values and philosophy of care. To ensure our employees feel valued and empowered we provide a range of employee benefits including Competitive remuneration plus salary sacrifice, motor vehicle, phone and laptop. AQ also provides ongoing training & professional development opportunities.