Environmental Coordinator - Residential Aged Care

FULL TIME – 12 Month Contract

Camberwell office

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

About the Role

The Environmental Coordinator- Living Well Together (LWT) Project plays a critical role in the development and implementation of evidence informed/based interventions which aim to improve the quality of life for residential aged care residents with or without dementia. Further, the role will optimise successful implementation of the Living Well Together, previously known as Dementia Model of Care- specifically this role will have responsibility for a project domain e.g., environment and co-design and will work with other project team members to ensure evidence integration.

The Environmental Coordinator- LWT Project works within a large team of internal and external stakeholders, e.g., tertiary institutions and these relationships are central to the success of the project. The Environmental Coordinator- LWT Project is also a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) and will on occasion provide secretarial support and advice to other Governance bodies.

Key Duties

• Effectively communicate functional strategies and provide strategic direction to the group, enabling high engagement and performance
• Maintain and encourage positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and key networks.
• Undertake and complete Living Well Together/ Dementia Model of Care implementation and research projects as identified in the LWT project plan on time and within budget.
• Oversee all aspects of service delivery and day-to-day activities within the community services division, supporting timely and effective decision making
• liaise with the site, project team and contractors to implement environmental aspects of the project
• Build and maintain collaborative and strategic working relationships with key external stakeholders, driving community engagement and advocacy
• Undertake and complete Living Well Together/ Dementia Model of Care implementation and research projects as identified in the LWT project plan on time and within budget.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Project management or; Other relevant Human Services qualification and/or experience
• Experience in implementation and reviewing quality systems
• Experience in project management
• Experience in implementing evidence informed programs
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle.
• Satisfactory National Crime Check, renewed every three (3) years
• Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Hybrid working arrangements, where we predominantly work the Camberwell Hub, attending sites as required.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Arnav Pradhan apradhan@baptcare.org.au  

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.