The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Home Care Manager for our services in Murray, primarily based in Albury to lead the staff, consumers and volunteers involved in UPA’s home care programs.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure services are delivered in accordance with the Standards and that processes are in place to document and monitor service provisions to our Home Care Consumers. You will support the management of the Home Care Programs in the areas of clinical governance, business processes and business improvement processes. You will oversee and support Care Staff within the Home Care Team; and you will develop and maintain relationships with peak bodies, relevant organisations, consumers, and carers to ensure a partnership approach to aged care service delivery.

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience at a management level in aged care or a related industry 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing new/improved operational processes and systems 
• Experience in strategic planning 
• Experience in budget management and able to display knowledge in generating income from Commonwealth funding schemes. 
• Experience in managing and developing staff and volunteers 
• A commitment to self-development through professional education and training 
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of functions 
• Current first aid certificate
• RN qualifications are highly desirable

Benefits and perks: 

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free) 
• Access to a Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees) 
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment 
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available 
• Workplace education and support provided 
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need 

Pre-employment screening:

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:- 

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza) 
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check 
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment 

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.   

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia as a mandatory requirement.

Interested 
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.  

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.    

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.