FACILITY MANAGER
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Full Time Position
Traralgon Location
Generous Salary Packaging
mecwacare is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facility Manager for its 67 bed facility, O'Mara
House, located in Traralgon. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Residential Services, the Facility
Manager will be an integral member of the management team. This role will not only be responsible for the day
to day operation of the facility which includes the management and leadership of a multidisciplinary team, but
will also ensure that the highest quality care and services are delivered to our residents. Providing an effective
Continuous Improvement programme and ensuring operating costs are within allocated budgets will also be the
responsibility of the Facility Manager.
Essential:
 Current and ongoing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a
Registered Nurse
 Experience in a residential aged care setting at a senior level
 High level clinical skills
 Proven management and leadership skills, strong working knowledge of continuous improvement and
familiarity with the Aged Care Standards
 Proven ability to guide, motivate and mentor staff
 Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
 Advanced computer skills including MS Outlook (Word, Excel, Email) and care management systems
 Highly-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and attend to
multiple tasks
 Financial management skills
 Proficient knowledge of Accreditation Standards and ACFI documentation requirements
Desirable:
 Post Graduate qualifications in Gerontology and/or Management
mecwacare has provided care to the Victorian community for over 58 years, offering residential aged care,
home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and
nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or
lifestyle background. We care for more than 12,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional
Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,600 employees and 350
volunteers.
mecwacare offers opportunities for professional development, with an ongoing learning culture and supportive
team environment. If you are looking for flexible working hours, are driven to provide high quality care and wish
to benefit from our generous salary packaging options, please contact us. All successful applicants will need to
have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.
Please email your application outlining skills and experience to
[email protected]
All enquires to Loretta Radge, General Manager Residential Services on 03 8573 4857
Application Closes: 5 pm, Sunday, 02 July 2017