Facility Manager - Bracken House

FACILITY MANAGER

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

Bracken House Hostel in our Western Region (a 74-bed facility), provides exceptional care and services to senior members of the community. 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Facility Manager to join our team and manage this successful service. Experience in Aged Care is preferred along with recent management experience.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• Current AHPRA registration and willingness to obtain a National Police Check
• Commitment to Quality Improvement and Aged Care Accreditation standards
• 3-5 years clinical experience in aged care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Act, best practice documentation
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring & supervising a multi-disciplinary team of staff
• Knowledge of best practice documentation and relevant Commonwealth aged care funding instruments
• Flexibility in days of work including working weekends.
• A strong passion and commitment in the delivery of Aged Care Services
• A deep empathy and general care for aged care residents
• Previous experience as an Aged Care Facility Manager is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a related area viewed favourably

You will have autonomy in the role but will have the support from a strong, engaged and seasoned leadership and corporate support team.  The role offers a generous remuneration package in line with experience, skills and qualifications.  You have the ability to leave your mark and contribute to the development of an unparalleled level of residential aged care in the local community.

Benefits and perks 

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free) 
• Access to a Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment 
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available 
• Workplace education and support provided 
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need 

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:- 

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza) 
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check 
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment 

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.   

Interested 
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.  

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.    

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.