• Full time, permanent position
• $121,764 + 11% Superannuation
• Based at Doncaster, Victoria (Hybrid Arrangement)

Lead and foster a dynamic team, driving an innovative healthy ageing initiative for our vibrant community. Empower and support positive change.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Quality of life is a key focus in our community. At Council, our job doesn’t end at infrastructure and open spaces. We provide a range of home and community based services designed to support residents to live independently and maintain vital community connections. We are always looking for ways to improve our residents’ lives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

As the Coordinator Healthy Ageing, you will oversee and lead the Healthy Ageing team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and support for older adults. You will collaborate with stakeholders, drive strategic plans, and advocate for the needs of the community to promote healthy ageing and a vibrant community.

Skills and Experience

• Hold a tertiary qualification in health, social services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of systems and standards of aged care programs, My Aged Care, the Quality Aged Care Standards and Age Friendly Framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to holistic aged care services.
• Possess extensive experience in the health and/or aged care service delivery sector in a leadership role, with a deep understanding of the complexities associated with healthy ageing, the community sector, and the strategic directions set by Commonwealth Government.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively lead a diverse service area and manage multiple reports with accountability.
• Showcase proficient project management skills, specifically in the development of strategies and successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively (written and verbal) with diverse audiences to develop and maintain professional relationships across client groups, service providers and internal/external stakeholders.

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Vanessa Bove, Special Projects Lead – Connected Communities on 03 9840 9351.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 5.00pm

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.