Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Kew location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and dynamic team
• Permanent, Part Time (24 hrs per week)

About the Role
Reporting to the RACS Business Manager, the Deputy Business Manager supports the financial, operational and administrative management of Residential Aged Care Services (RACS), including Berengarra, Auburn House and Prague House. The role assists in the coordination of financial performance, operational delivery, compliance requirements and strategic initiatives across the portfolio. 

Working closely with the Business Manager, Operations Manager, Clinical Managers and key stakeholders, the Deputy Business Manager supports the achievement of financial, operational and strategic objectives through reporting, business support, stakeholder engagement, process improvement and project coordination. The role contributes to governance, compliance and accreditation requirements, and acts on behalf of the Business Manager as delegated to promote operational efficiency, service excellence and continuous improvement. 

Classification for this position will be HS3

Your Contribution
• Support the management of admissions, occupancy and resident onboarding processes across Residential Aged Care Services.

• Provide accurate information and guidance to prospective residents, families and representatives regarding accommodation options, services, fees and funding arrangements.
• Ensure admission documentation, resident records and administrative processes are completed accurately, compliantly and within required timeframes.

• Assist the Business Manager with budget development, financial monitoring, forecasting and performance reporting.

• Monitor resident accounts, aged debtor balances and financial reports, escalating risks, discrepancies and issues as required.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Location with easy access to public transport (109 tram)
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible working arrangements if eligibility criteria are met

About St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's Residential Aged Care Services
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) operates three Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) facilities: Berengarra, Auburn House, and Prague House, collectively providing permanent and respite care for 165 residents.  These services encompass mainstream aged care, psychogeriatric care, and specialist programs for individuals with mental health diagnoses, acquired brain injuries and / or a history of homelessness. All facilities are registered NDIS providers.   The role is primarily based at St George’s Health Service (SGHS) in Kew, with responsibilities across campuses and aged care sites.

Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) sits within the Continuing Care Program at SVHM, which also includes Subacute Services (Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Services), Bed Based Transition Care, Community Services (HIP, ACAS, GP Liaison) and Healthcare for the Homeless Program. 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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