Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more fulfilling lives”. Our purpose is “To empower people to become more resilient and experience improved wellbeing to better determine their futures“. Our organisational values are at the forefront of all interactions with our employees, our clients and our stakeholders. We are: Creative Welcoming Responsive; and Thriving As a community focused ‘for-purpose’ organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 13 locations in Victoria. This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place. The Role Access to mental health services for residents in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) remains a significant challenge. In response, the Commonwealth Government has allocated funding through Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to deliver Psychological Services within RACFs. This role is pivotal in coordinating and supporting the implementation of these services. What you can expect to do in this role: Coordinate IT and scheduling for group therapy sessions. Provide program info and support to RACFs. Maintain documentation and activity logs. Share updates and newsletters with RACFs. Assist with data reporting and PHN enquiries. Support planning of Older Persons Team Forums. Build relationships with RACFs and community services. Manage MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) and stakeholder records. Collaborate with team and attend meetings/training. Ensure quality admin and follow policies. Support audits and continuous improvement. What you will require: Proven experience in administration and scheduling. Strong stakeholder engagement and client liaison skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety and wellbeing, including child safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and organisational abilities. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Genuine interest in supporting the wellbeing of older persons. Evidence of current influenza vaccination (required for entry into RACFs). Employee Benefits Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer: Generous above award salary rates. Salary packaging (which increases your take home pay). Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year). Annual leave loading of 17.5%. Twelve weeks paid parental leave. Up to 20 days family violence leave. Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities. Better Place Australia Better Place Australia is a for-purpose organisation, providing services for all members of the community regardless of religion, age, gender, sexuality, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. We offer a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference. At BPA, we all have a shared responsibility for supporting a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Our organisation is committed to child safety, and we carry out police record, working with children and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people. Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of both a Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance are mandatory for the preferred candidate. Workplace Flexibility Here at Better Place Australia, we embrace flexible ways of working including work from home. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility might look like for you and your individual needs. Further Information This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) role located in Melbourne with occasional travel to other locations as required. For further information, download a copy of the position description. Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Apply now!
