We have a wonderful opportunity to join a growing values-driven organisation, to develop the MS Plus Aged Care model and program, which enhances the lives of ageing adults and their families. Enabling them to remain independent in their own home for longer.

You will be responsible for:

• The development of the MS Plus Aged Care model and program, to provide supports to those people with a neurological condition who are eligible to received funding under My Aged Care.
• Identification and analysis of potential focus areas for MS Plus Aged Care services.
• Development of advantageous relationships with key organisations, Government Departments, health services and other providers.
• Successful leveraging of MS Plus services to support persons in receipt of Aged Care funding, whether as the principal provider or by providing brokered services.
• Development of key policies and processes to ensure the delivery of MS Plus Aged Care supports are aligned to MS Plus governance requirements and comply with the Aged Care Act and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Recruitment of key personnel to deliver MS Plus Aged Care services who meet the necessary experience, qualifications and skills are identified and employed within a timeframe to allow a successful start to service delivery.

You will have:

• Degree qualification in Allied Health or similar OR Business Management Qualifications AND relevant and recent experience in developing new client focussed programs of support in the Aged Care, community, disability or health sector.
• Recent experience in Aged Care at a management level delivering Home Care packages, Commonwealth Home Support Programs.
• A strong working knowledge of the Aged Care support packages currently funded by the Federal Government.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality standards, Aged Care Quality Commission Act and Rules.
• Strong understanding of the role that clinical governance has in the delivery of services.
• Ability to identify opportunities to deliver services to My Aged Care recipients by understanding My Aged Care approval processes, waitlists, and specific program demand.
• Ability to adapt and develop solutions to client and organisational needs with clear and decisive communication.
• A good level of business intelligence to understand competitive markets and an ability to support the development planning for growth.
• An understanding of competitive advantage and a proven ability to utilise same in developing an alternative to competitors.
• Experience in developing a start-up program.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound people management skills.

Employment terms

This fulfilling role is 2 year fixed term full-time role. It is a hybrid role based at either our Lidcombe or Blackburn office with some Work From Home. We are offering a competitive salary, plus we have some great benefits as a not-for-profit, including salary packaging (more take-home pay), birthday leave, purchased leave and discounted insurance, plus free parking.

A bit about us

MS Plus is one of Australia’s leading sources of information, advice and support services for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

Based in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT, we have over 65 years of insight into how to live well with MS. We pride ourselves on being trusted experts in MS, while supporting a broader range of neurological conditions.

More information

For more information please call Rob McClay, General Manager, Strategic Projects on (02) 9646 0709 or contact him via [email protected], using the subject line: Aged Care Development Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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