Job Vacancies

Quality & Policy Officer [Full-time]

About the position

ARAS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Quality & Policy Officer for a role in the aged care sector.

The role provides support to Executive in the strategic and operational component of the quality continuous improvement process and ongoing accreditation. Provides support to the Chief Executive in leading, coordinating and preparing external systematic policy documents including policy and abstract submissions at a National and State level.

You will be responsible for scanning for legislative change that impact older South Australians and informing Executive of the consequence of those changes.  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 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 work ARAS undertakes. A position description for the role is available on our website www.sa.agedrights.asn.au applicants must clearly address the requirements of the person specification in their application.

Specific employment requirements

• A degree qualification in Quality Management, System Management, Risk Management, Business Improvement, or related discipline.
• Experience in Quality Accreditation, systems, and process.
• Experience in researching policy and legislative change.
• National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old).
• COVID-19 vaccination and current Influenza vaccination is mandatory.

Only applicants shortlisted will be advised.  Applications can be made through SEEK and will close on 15/05/2023. 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 Nuriootpa Office. An initial training and on-boarding period of up to 6 weeks based in Adelaide is essential.

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 and will close on 21/05/2023. Position Description can be accessed here.

For additional information, please phone 0436 283 818.