Job Vacancies

Aged Care Advocate

About the Position

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Advocate in the aged care sector (full-time or part-time, multiple positions) for our regional offices, both in the Barossa Valley and Riverland. 

Successful applicants will be required to attend our Dulwich office for induction and training for a period of up to 4 weeks, after which time they will be based at our Nuriootpa or Berri office.

About the Organisation

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) offers a free, confidential and state-wide service to older people, or their representatives. The ARAS website www.sa.agedrights.asn.au provides information about the range of work that ARAS undertakes. A position description for the role is also available on the website.

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. 

View and/or download the position description. Applicants must clearly address the requirements of the person specification in their application.

Specific Employment Requirements

• A degree qualification in a humanitarian/ social justice or similar discipline is a mandatory requirement.
• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old).
• Working with Vulnerable Persons clearance (less than 12 months old).
• COVID-19 vaccination and current Influenza vaccination is mandatory.
• Current driving license and willingness to drive for work purposes.

Applications must be made through SEEK and addressed to ARAS Corporate Services Manager. 

Applications will be assessed as they are received and applications close on 31 January 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Care finder Officer

Purpose of Role
The objective of the Care finder Officer role is to assist people who need additional support to understand and engage with the aged care system, particularly people who face barriers to accessing aged care services and people who are vulnerable, to:

• Provide outreach to people who may require, but are not accessing, aged care services, particularly people who face barriers to accessing services and people who are vulnerable
• understand the aged care system, including what services are available to meet their needs and how to access them; and
• engage with and access the aged care system, including connecting these people with My Aged Care and providing them with support to choose and access services.

Given the focus is on supporting older people to connect with the aged care system, the role of the Care finder Officer does not extend beyond the point of service commencement when people have already accessed services and are moving through the system.

About the Organisation

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) offers a free, confidential and state-wide service to older people, or their representatives. The ARAS website www.sa.agedrights.asn.au provides information about the range of work that ARAS undertakes. A position description for the role is also available on the website.

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. 

View and/or download the position description. Applicants must clearly address the requirements of the person specification in their application.

Person specifications

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in human services, law, social work, behavioral science and/or community services or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Membership of relevant professional associations.

Knowledge and experience

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in working with and/or advocating for people with a disability, older people, disadvantaged, vulnerable groups and operating within a social justice framework.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply legislation particularly Aged Care Act and related Principles and Retirement Villages Act and related regulations, policies and procedures, including the ability to identify issues and problem solve.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High level computer skills – Microsoft Office or equivalent.

Specific employment requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Clearance required.
• Working with Vulnerable People check.
• Vaccinations as required from time to time to allow entry to RACFs,at present this includes annual influenza vaccination, but may include COVID vaccination.
• Work outside of normal office hours may be required from time to time.
• Current driving license and willingness to drive for work purposes.
• Travel may be required within South Australia.

Applications must be made through SEEK and addressed to ARAS Corporate Services Manager. 

Applications will be assessed as they are received and applications close on 15 February 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Previous applicants need not re-apply.