What do we need from you? 

You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, warm and compassionate manner. 

The capacity to work occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate program needs is desirable (time in lieu is applicable to any out of hours work). 

This role does require you to have: 

• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience in palliative care and aged care  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination), or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), or equivalent qualification. A Registered Nurse qualification with AHPRA registration is desirable.  

• Experience with team leadership, program development, planning, and implementation  

• A comprehensive understanding of the needs of older Australians with life-limiting illness, and the process to access end-of-life services within the Primary Health Network and in the community  

• Proven experience actively fostering positive working relationships and have local community connections, or an ability to leverage connections with the target population 

• Proven experience in operating within funding constraints and achieving service delivery objectives within government program guidelines 

• Experience with managing and implementing continuous quality improvement systems and projects  

• A commitment to implementing a client centred approach with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and life experiences 

• Responsible for all reporting for the program, in accordance with contractual requirements 

• High level communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people  

• Proven high level organisational abilities 

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work  

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence  
   

To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:  

• A hybrid working arrangement, visiting clients, and working from home. You will be supplied with a mobile phone, laptop, computer monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer.   

• Salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay + novated leasing options + meal and entertainment card  

• Dedicated learning and development teams and programs to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programs including counselling support and wellness programs.  

About us:   
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare.  As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.  

If you have further questions, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au for a confidential discussion with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners. 

Applicants are advised to apply promptly as applications may be reviewed before the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful candidates will undergo various background checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a pre-employment medical.