Job Vacancies

Marketing & Promotions Officer

About the position

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Marketing & Promotions Officer for a role in the aged care sector (full or part-time).

This newly created position, working closely with management & our external marketing & promotions consultants will assist with the delivery of the marketing & promotions plan whilst managing the ARAS website, promotions campaigns, newsletters and multi-media, social media and communications channels. The role will work with senior management as well as broad range of stakeholders including board members, Government departments and representatives, OPAN network members, and other state and national Organisations. 

Ideally successful candidates will have an interest in aged care, aged rights, human services, and social justice.

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 and provides advocacy, information and related services across South Australia. Our main office is located in Dulwich with regional offices located in the Barossa Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula and Riverland.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of services ARAS provides. A position description is available on our website www.sa.agedrights.asn.au.

Specific employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree qualification (or impending) in marketing, promotions, event management, public relations or related discipline.
• Experience in media relations.
• Experience in social media platform management.
• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old).

Applications must be made through SEEK and addressed to ARAS Corporate Services Manager. Applications will be assessed as they are received and will close on 31 August 2023. Only applicants shortlisted will be advised. Position Description can be accessed here.

For additional information, please phone 0436 283 818.

Advocate - Aged Care [Full-time & Part-time]

About the position

Due to continued growth and expansion ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Advocate in the aged care sector (full-time or part-time) to be based at our Dulwich 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/ client centered role will be highly regarded.

About the Organisation

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) offers a free, confidential and state-wide service to older people, or their representatives, who are:

• Consumers or potential consumers of aged care services including community aged care packages and/or living in a Retirement Village;
• Consumers or potential consumers of services in Australian Government subsidised aged care facilities; or
• At risk of, or experiencing abuse.

The ARAS website provides more information about the range of work that ARAS undertakes, plus a position description for this role 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. 

Specific employment requirements

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

Only applicants shortlisted will be advised. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Applications can be made through SEEK . Position Description can be accessed here.

For additional information, please phone 0436 283 818.