The Team:
Join our purpose-driven organization and be part of something meaningful! Work alongside a dynamic team in a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We're looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals and create a positive impact together.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Home Care Services Coordinator to join our team.
The Home Care Services Coordinator will:
- Supervise and coordinate activities of the Home Care Service (HCS) under the guidelines of the Community Home Care Service Program (CHSP) and the Tasmanian Home and Community Care Program (HACC)
- Provide effective and efficient supervision of human and physical resources of the HCS.
- Provide support and leadership to HCS staff in delivering care services such as domestic and personal assistance, as well as other services funded by CHSP/HACC.
- Work with the Primary Health team to help plan, review, and improve services, policies, and business practices.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
*As required by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Luke Whish-Wilson
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6477 7350
Email: luke.whish-wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
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