Araluen is a registered NDIS provider, supporting adults with disability in their homes, in the community and from various service bases in Melbourne, Victoria. Araluen puts people in charge of their supports – we respect and promote that NDIS funding should result in choice-driven and tangible improvements to quality of life for all participants. Delivering imaginative, considerate, caring, and reliable support matters at Araluen – we are committed to exceptional services and to building trusting, respectful relationships with our participants, the people who are important to them and across the communities in which we operate.

The opportunity

In this exciting new part-time, fixed term, 2 year position, the Clinical Advisor will play a pivotal role by working with Options for Community Living leaders and support staff to identify and address gaps in the health and wellbeing of participants living in Araluen's SIL services. Reporting to the General Manager of Options for Community Living, this position requires a best practice understanding of the complexities for people with disabilities often maintaining optimal health, and a commitment to promoting a culture of wellness within the organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current APHRA registration
• Experience in clinical assessment and the delivery of complex health support with a disability focus.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and demonstrate thoughtful judgement and common sense. 
• Experience in quality, compliance, auditing and continuous improvement is highly desirable
• Contribute to effective communication and a positive culture both within your team and across Araluen. 
• Contribute to the adoption and integration of the Araluen Code of Conduct in all day-to-day practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality service delivery ensuring in a range of setting. 
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold participants human rights, to promote choice and control, independence that lead to quality outcomes 
• Demonstrated effective organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks. 
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated through professional consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution. 
• An understanding of and commitment to the current focus on the person-centred approach and future innovation and practices. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and agility to adapt to changing environments especially in a residential setting is critical.

Comply with all Araluen policies, procedures and practices and all applicable laws and industrial agreements that govern our business and conduct and seek clarification where needed.

Must haves

While we value diversity and consider applications from people with different qualifications, experience and backgrounds, there are the following mandatory requirements for this role: current APHRA registration, current First Aid (HLT011) and CPR (HLT009).  

Employment at Araluen is subject to a Working with Children Check and the NDIS Worker Screening Check. Araluen requires all employees to have had the COVID-19 vaccination.  

Is this role a good fit for me?

Our participants can’t achieve their goals without the right support. We value our people and invest in our workforce, so staff are well-placed and supported to meet their career and personal goals. Some of the benefits enjoyed by our staff include:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax fee. Less tax = more take home pay for you.
• You can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc) making your pay go even further.
• Employee Assistance Program: a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their immediate family members.
• Salary Benefits: an online buying portal offering a range of products and services at reduced prices 
• Encouraged, flexible and supported ongoing professional development that can be shaped by your own interests and goals.
• Salary and conditions will be based on qualifications and experience.

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Got questions? Our People & Culture team will be happy to chat. Get in touch via email: [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Advisor - Options for Community Living enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on 1300 020 625 and speak to Belinda Papa, General Manager People & Culture.

At Araluen we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with a disability.

Araluen recognises the diversity of our workforce and is committed to ensuring that all candidates and employees can effectively and efficiently use their skills and experience to contribute to the organisation’s mission and vision. A workplace adjustment enables a candidate, employee or volunteer to perform the essential requirement of their role. Please see our Workplace Adjustment policy located on our careers website for more information. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to present their Workplace Adjustment during onboarding and throughout their employment at Araluen. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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