Commissioning Manager - RAC - 12 mth Contract

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! Celebrating 30 years in care in 2024, is a significant milestone, and reaching 5000+ employees is a testament to Catholic Healthcare’s impact within the Aged Care sector. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.  

We’re thrilled to announce that our Portfolio is expanding with the building of a 102 bed Residential Aged Care home in the Central Coast location of Kincumber. It is expected we will be welcoming new residents in August 2025 to Holy Cross, Kincumber.

We are seeking a dedicated Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning process for this new Residential Aged Care (RAC) home. In this role, you will ensure that operational and financial targets are met, while delivering resident-focused services in line with our budget and project schedule. 
This role is for a maximum term of 12 months during the Commissioning phase with a projected start date of March 2025.
Initially, this full-time role will based at Head Office in Macquarie Park, with site visits to Kincumber. As the project progresses it is expected the Commissioning Manager will spend more time on site culminating in being on site full-time. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Operational and Financial Targets: Lead the commissioning process for the assigned portfolio to ensure targets are met. Develop and manage roster processes, create budget contingency strategies, manage expenditure, and collaborate with procurement and revenue teams.
•    Compliance: Ensure robust processes and procedures are in place to comply with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations. Assist in developing commissioning policies, oversee service operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
•    Stakeholder Management: Liaise and coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient project completion. Maintain regular communication with key staff, residents, and families and respond to escalated complaints.

About You:
As a valued team member of Catholic Healthcare, you will:
•    Promote positive working relationships with the team
•    Enthusiastically participate in team meetings, activities, and development conversations
•    Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development
•    Provide ideas for continuous improvement
•    Positively represent Catholic Healthcare in all interactions
•    Celebrate the wins of the team and colleagues
•    Remain focused on Catholic Healthcare’s purpose and uphold and live the core values of the business

Your Qualifications:
•    Registered General Nurse with AHPRA (optional)
•    Post Graduate qualifications in Management (e.g., MBA) or Project Management
•    Valid driver’s license
•    In-depth knowledge of the Australian health & aged care system, including funding options
•    Knowledge of the accreditation process & best practice principles
•    Extensive experience in commissioning new aged care services at a facility or regional level
•    Demonstrated depth of experience in a senior management position within the aged care sector
•    Demonstrated success in leading & driving change & achieving desired outcomes.
•    Highly motivated to exceed business targets with a commitment to quality customer service
•    Proven ability to develop significant stakeholder relationships
•    Ability to coach and lead managers

If you are ready to join a progressive team and make a significant impact within the aged care sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Applications close 16 February 2025.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream.  We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation.  We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

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