Description:
Manager - KASSA
When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for amotivated individual to fill the role of Manager within our Kalgoorlie Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation.
We have 1 Full time position available on a contract until June 2027.
Reporting to the General Manager the successful candidates primary purpose is to oversee the effective and culturally safe operation of the facility, ensuring that it provides safe, affordable, and welcoming short-term accommodation for Aboriginal people visiting Kalgoorlie from remote communities. This includes managing day-to-day operations, leading and supporting staff, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders (including Aboriginal communities), and ensuring the service aligns with cultural protocols and community needs.
About you
The successful applicant will be well organised with an aptitude for working with people from a variety of backgrounds adhering strongly to the values of compassion, respect and integrity.
You will have specialist knowledge gained through experience, training or education related to working in remote communities .You will hold comprehensive and well-developed leadership, coaching and staff development experience ideally including applying specialist practice and supervision across a multidisciplinary service model. You thrive in a collaborative, busy team environment and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have a track record of being solutions-focused, with a knack for problem-solving. You will hold strong communication skills with the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, within a remote community setting.
Additionally, to be successful in the role you will have the following:
- Experience working in a similar role.
- Tertiary Degree in relevant Human Services field is desirable
- As a Section 51 position we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
- Demonstrates an understanding of your own safety and that of others in the workplace.
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Drivers License
About the benefits
You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and values driven organisation based in Western Australian that authentically cares about their people, providing opportunity to learn, grown and develop. You’ll also receive:
- Not-for-Profit packaging options up to $18,000!
- Above award rate salary PLUS $1,000 remote allowance PLUS car PLUS accommodation
- 5 weeks leave
- Supportive work environment to enjoy coming to work.
- Professional development and training for your career growth
- Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process reach out to us at hr@mercycare.com.au we would love to hear from you. Please note all other applications must be received via the online portal to be considered.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.