Executive Support Officer

About Us: Rural Care Australia [RCA] is a community-owned not for profit organisation dedicated to delivering services that support our community and is governed by a skills-based volunteer Board.

• Since opening its 61-bed facility in 2007, Chaffey Aged Care has grown and is now positioned as a regional leader in the delivery of residential aged care services. Staff and volunteers at Chaffey pride themselves on respecting resident’s choices by including them in decisions about their care and how it is delivered. Chaffey Aged Care now provides residential aged care and respite services for up to 100 care recipients.
• In January 2021, Rural Care Australia opened Generations Early Learning [GEL], one of Australia’s first rural Intergenerational Early Learning Centres. GEL is located on-site with Chaffey Aged Care and the intergenerational program provides tailored experiences for both aged care recipients and children. Generations Early Learning is a 72-place long day-care facility caring for children from 6 weeks to 6 years with a Kindergarten program for children aged 3-6 years.
• Rural Care Australia also operates Bingarra Units, incorporating 26 independent units over three campuses in the township of Merbein, providing accommodation for people aged over 55 years, no longer in full time employment.

Position Available "Executive Support Officer" This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. The position will play a pivotal role in providing high level administrative and project support to the Rural Care Australia Senior Management Team to achieve the organisation's strategic and operational objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner. Key Accountabilities: • Foster effective communication and collaboration across all teams; • Provide a full range of administrative support services across RCA functions which include;

• Business Services
• Clinical Operations
• Consumer Engagement and Administrative Service
• Facilities and Maintenance
• Generations Early Learning
• Governance & Quality
• People & Culture

• Monitoring work priorities and workflows to ensure delivery of efficient and effective workforce service in consultation with Executive Support Management as required; • Coordinate and attend meetings of the Board of Directors, Committees and Executive Team including organising and collating meeting agendas, providing confidential minute taking, and distribution of committee packs, documents and follow up actions; • Maintain a duty of confidentiality to all care recipients, clients, children, volunteers and staff. Key Selection Criteria: 1. Relevant qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent and/or at least two (2) years demonstrated experience and ability to provide high-level executive and administrative support in a busy, complex and diverse environment; 2. Demonstrated high-level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Client Management systems, Canva, Social media platforms, websites etc the ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines; 3. Demonstrated high-level organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines; 4. Demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving ability within the duties of the role; 5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under broad supervision as well as within a team in a high-volume work environment. Other Requirements/Certifications: • Capacity to travel across sites between Merbein and Mildura as required, with occasional travel to meetings regionally; • Victorian Working with Children's Check; • Covid-19 Vaccination or evidence of exemption (essential); • Satisfactory criminal history check (essential).

• We provide a great work/life balance.
• We are located in a beautiful region - !
• We have access to full salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
• We have an onsite Child Care Facility with reduced fees for employees.
• And we are unique with our Residents and Children's Intergenerational Care Program !

For a confidential discussion, please contact Hiring Manager Jo Johnson, Manager Governance & Quality on 4050 4587 or mgq@ruralcareaustralia.com.au For a copy of the full Position Description please contact Tracey Wandel, HR Assistant at twandel@chaffeyagedcare.com.au. Applications close on 29/11/2024. To apply please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria resume.