Operations Manager - Home Care

The SSI Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyCare is a WA-based not-for-profit provider of aged care and community services. We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee operational delivery, performance and growth across our diverse care and community programs.

You will drive workforce management, quality and safety, manage complex budgets and coach teams to deliver person-centred care while influencing stakeholders and strengthening collaborations within the organisation and with partners.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Care, Business Management, Leadership or related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of the Aged Care sector, regulatory and quality requirements
• Excellence in relationship engagement, influencing and negotiation practices
• Analytical and critical thinking with a strategic orientation and experience managing large diverse budgets
• A commitment to person-centred practice and continuous learning
• Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance, Responsible Person and Insolvency Clearances

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery, performance and growth, ensuring quality, safe, sustainable and personalised care.
• Innovate workforce management practices, risk mitigation and coaching your team through complex consumer needs to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders while building retention, culture and capability

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health Care, Business Management, Leadership or related discipline

Job description

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

Lead operational delivery, performance and growth, ensuring quality, safe, sustainable and personalised care. From innovating workforce management practices, risk mitigation and coaching your team through complex consumer needs you’ll strengthen effective partnerships with stakeholders, while building retention, culture and capability.

About you

As an experienced and effective leader you’ll bring strong experience and thrive in a continually evolving sector. With energy, curiosity and strategic thinking you’ll incorporate evidence based best practice and inspire others to do the same. You’ll bring analytical thinking, project management experience and the confidence to manage change, influence stakeholders and navigate complex situations to drive positive outcomes. Your key experience will include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Care, Business Management, Leadership or a related discipline are highly desired
• In-depth knowledge of the Aged Care sector, regulatory and quality requirements
• Excellence relationship engagement, influencing and negotiation practices
• Analytical and critical thinking, partnered with a strategic orientation and experience managing large diverse budgets to deliver operational targets
• A commitment to person-centred practice in undertaking work and a commitment to continuous learning
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance, Responsible Person and Insolvency Clearances

About the benefits

You’ll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

• An experienced, welcoming leadership and peer support team
• Career growth opportunities
• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Childcare discounts for your little ones if you have them
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and require accommodations, reach out to us at [e-mail]

When life needs care, we are there

As a leading Western Australian "for purpose" organisation with a 175-year history, our story continues through the care and services provided by our teams. We support all Western Australians people throughout life’s journey and invest in creating a values-driven workplace where you can belong, grow and thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, genders and sexualities.