Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time role of Property Modifications and Continuous Improvement Specialist reporting to the Community Care Services Lead in the Connected Communities Directorate.

The role provides high quality services which includes the delivery of funded Commonwealth Home Support Programme services as well as other services to the Community Access & Support (CA&S) Department. This role works within a broader team to facilitate the further development of continuous quality improvements including the effective use of databases and systems and improving staff capacity with a focus on the Community Care Services team functions. This role will oversee management of Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funded property modifications and home maintenance.

You will hold:

• Experience in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of quality systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the aged care service system
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and client databases
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community services, administration or related areas

This rewarding position will suit a team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment, and can demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.

This is a part time temporary role until January 2025 based at Eastgate North however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $95,488.69 - $104,288.00 (depending on experience) (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Knowledge and understanding of the quality processes in relation to aged care and community services delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Aged Care Quality Standards and the broader Aged Care Service System including the My Aged Care portal
• Sound verbal and written communication skills, including writing and speaking with impact, accuracy and clarity for various audiences
• The ability to gain co-operation and assistance from clients, members of the public and other employees in the administration of defined activities and in the supervision of other employees.
• Willingness to learn new things and thrive

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

For further information on this role please contact Kindeep Kaur at kindeep.kaur@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8320

Apply by: 13/11/2024

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Council has a Covid-19 vaccination policy in place which states that the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of compliance with vaccination requirements.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

 D21-214372 SAFETY - Inherent Requirements Table - Office Based.DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.