Job Vacancies

Diversity Engagement Officer

ARAS is seeking to appoint a Diversity Engagement Officer to facilitate the roll-out of a workshop series aimed to increase the understanding and awareness of diversity with the aged care sector, across South Australia.

The role

This role requires an understanding of aged care services delivery within residential facilities [RACF]. You will be contacting facilities with an aim to organise and facilitate the delivery of diversity workshops within that facility. 

The role will also support and educate fellow colleagues on diversity in aged care , as well as deliver individualised advocacy and community group information sessions relating to diversity.

Commencing in early 2025, this is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2025.  

About the Organisation

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. This role reports to and works closely with the Operations Manager whilst maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship with all other staff.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work ARAS undertakes.

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

Specific Employment Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a community or human services or related discipline.
• Demonstrated communication skills with a diverse demographic, including diverse cohorts.
• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old)
• Working with Vulnerable Persons Clearance (less than 12 months old).
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID and Influenza.
• 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 15 December 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. 

Intake Officer - Aged Care

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Intake Worker in the aged care sector (full-time or part-time).

The role

The Intake Worker is the key frontline person managing in-bound consumer and stakeholder contacts with ARAS via telephone, text and email   The Intake Worker is required to gather all relevant information required for the triage of referrals, and works as part of a team providing information and assistance to consumers and/or their representatives to enable them to better understand and exercise their rights.  

About the Organisation

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. This role reports to and works closely with the Operations Manager whilst maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship with all other staff.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work ARAS undertakes.

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

Specific Employment Requirements

• A qualification or study in a humanitarian/ social justice discipline would be an advantage.
• Previous experience as an intake worker will be highly regarded.
• An understanding of the range of aged care services.
• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old).
• COVID-19 vaccination and current Influenza vaccination is mandatory.

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 December 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Advocate - Aged Care

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) for our Nuriootpa office. 

Ideally successful candidates will have an interest and experience in aged care, aged rights, human services, and or social justice. Previous experience in an advocate role will be highly regarded.

Applicants will be based at our Dulwich office for up to six weeks for induction and training, after which time they will be based at our Nuriootpa Office. 

Advocates work with vulnerable older persons to provide information, education, and support to empower them to have their rights and interests respected. As an Advocate you will work closely with our aged clients to ensure they are sufficiently informed, and are free to to make to their own choices.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work that ARAS undertakes, plus a position description is available; www.sa.agedrights.asn.au ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health.

About the Organisation

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. This role reports to and works closely with the Operations Manager whilst maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship with all other staff.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work ARAS undertakes.

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

Specific Employment Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree qualification in a humanitarian/ social justice or similar discipline. (Applications received without this qualification will not be considered).
• 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 30 Novemver 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Supporting Legal Practitioner

About the Position

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Supporting Legal Practitioner to provide limited legal services in the aged care sector (new position, full-time or part-time). Fixed term contract expiring 30 June 2025, extending pending funding.

The purpose of the role of is to provide legal information, education, advice and support for ARAS Advocates in their work with clients to help empower them to make their own choices and have their legal rights and interests respected.

The Supporting Legal Practitioner reports to the Supervising Legal Practitioner and is responsible for ensuring that services are provided in a manner which is consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of ARAS, and comply with relevant legislation, quality standards, contemporary research and practice.

The incumbent is required to provide high quality legal advice (including drafting legal documents) and representation on complex and sensitive matters. Renumeration is at SCHADS L6

About the Organisation

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. This role reports to and works closely with the Operations Manager whilst maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship with all other staff.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work ARAS undertakes.

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

Specific Employment Requirements

The applicant must:

i. possess appropriate tertiary qualifications in law,

ii. be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

iii. hold or be eligible to hold a Category A or B practicing certificate or be willing to qualify for one by undertaking a Legal Practice Management Course.

iv. have a minimum of three year's post admission experience in legal practice or its equivalent gained within a legal department of a private sector business or government office,

v. have excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, and

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Clearance required.

• Working with Vulnerable Persons Check

• Vaccinations as required from time to time to allow entry to RACFs, at present this may include annual influenza vaccination, and COVID-19 vaccination.

• Current driving licence 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 November 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Advocate - Finance Specialist

About the Position

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Advocate - Finance Specialist. This role requires a thorough understanding of aged care funding together with finance and accounting principles with the ability to read and interpret financial statements. The Finance Advocate is responsible for providing support to older people receiving in-home or residential aged care funding, to assist them gain a better understanding of costs and pricing and consumer choice, as well as resolving financial discrepancies with  aged care service providers if required.

The role will also support and educate fellow advocates on aged care funding, as well as deliver individualised advocacy and community group information sessions relating to aged care funding and service costs.

About the Organisation

ARAS is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program and is funded by the Australian Department of Health. This role reports to and works closely with the Operations Manager whilst maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship with all other staff.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work ARAS undertakes.

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

Specific Employment Requirements

• Bachelor qualification in a finance related discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret financial information and communicate it in a clear and simple manner.

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of aged care funding packages.

• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old)

• Working with Vulnerable Persons Clearance (less than 12 months old).

• Be fully vaccinated against COVID and Influenza.

• 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 30 November 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Previous applicants need not re-apply.