• Lead a new team dedicated to promoting healthy, active living for older adults in our community, while also supporting caregivers who assist people of all ages.
• Full-time or part-time permanent role
• Hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements available
• $124K - $139K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the team
The Healthy Ageing team has been newly formed through a recent department realignment. The Senior Coordinator has 5 direct reports:

1. Two Healthy Ageing Liaison Officers who provide information on services available to our older community and assist with accessing those services. The Officers also manage the Carer’s Support program, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People.
2. A Senior Community Partnerships Officer who oversees Moorleigh Community Village.
3. A Healthy and Active Ageing Officer who supports healthy and active ageing for our older community and in our senior citizens centres.   
4. A Healthy Ageing Administration Officer who supports Council’s 64 Independent Living Units and the Community Bus Hire Program.

About the role
As the Senior Coordinator Healthy Ageing, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative programs that promote the health and well-being of older adults in our community. You will also implement initiatives that support carers who look after loved ones of all ages.
In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organisations and government departments, to create a supportive environment that fosters active and healthy ageing.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and facilitate the development, review, monitoring of policies, strategic plans and quality requirements as they relate to the new Healthy Ageing team and Carer’s Support.
• Ensure compliance and reporting requirements under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People agreements.
• Oversee the contract with Bayside City Council in the delivery of the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People.
• Conduct research to ascertain community needs and customer satisfaction with the Healthy Ageing services and support to Carers.
• Liaise with community groups and other service providers in relation to service opportunities to support healthy ageing and support our carers.

About you
You will have a strong background in healthy and active ageing services or a related field and possess exceptional leadership skills, enabling you to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders. Your excellent communication abilities allow you to effectively advocate for the needs and rights of older citizens and carers, ensuring their voices are heard.

A deep understanding of the challenges facing our ageing population and our Carers, coupled with a compassionate approach, makes you an ideal candidate for this vital role. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of older community members and carers.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualification in welfare or health related discipline or lesser formal qualifications with extensive and diverse experiences.
• Proven ability to communicate and work with a diverse range of people experiencing vulnerabilities, including but not limited to elder abuse, mental health, social isolation, cognitive decline, and financial disadvantage.
• A solid understanding of Aged Care systems (My Aged Care Portal), aged care reforms and the opportunities and challenges within these.
• Valid Victorian drivers’ licence
• Experience in establishing a new team would be highly regarded.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
 Position Description- Senior Coordinator Healthy Ageing.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
• Respond to the following screening questions which will appear as part of the application form;
  • How many years of leadership experience do you have?
  • Do you have prior experience in the Aged Care Sector?
  • Can you navigate the Commonwealth Government’s My Aged Care Portal?

Closing date: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Harley Moraitis, Manager Life Stages on 9524 3364 or email HMoraitis@gleneira.vic.gov.au