We are seeking highly motivated candidates for an opportunity to lead our Team of Service Coordination Officers and Accounts Officer within the Home Care Package Program.

• Coburg
• Permanent - Full-Time
• Dynamic, friendly and growing team
• Must have experience in Home Care Packages ad Finance

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Team Leader-Service Operations you will be responsible for:

• Day to running of the Home Care Package service.
• Driving service operations and business growth.
• Providing leadership and supporting change management and continuous improvement in line with ongoing aged care reforms.
• Working with the Team Leader - Case Management to ensure a holistic approach to the provision of services and care to Merri's Home Care Package clients and stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Tertiary qualifications related to Home Care and/or Business Administration/Finance and excellent Excel, financial software, database management and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail, experience maintaining data integrity and trouble shooting discrepancies and issues.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal; influencing, negotiating and problem solving skills with the ability to form and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of the Home Care Package Program, Aged Care Reforms, Aged Care Quality Framework and Home Care Standards.
• A track record in the management of Home Care Package finances and experience supporting teams through change management processes.

What we offer

Opportunity to join a fast growing, innovative and supportive team.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information. Click "Apply Now".

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.