This role involves overseeing the day-to-day coordination of a rehabilitation program tailored to the client’s with acquired brain injury, ensuring that it aligns with individual client outcomes. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Oats St Program Manager and Roster Coordinator to develop rosters based on client needs and budget considerations. Additionally, the role coordinates client referrals, admissions, transfers, and discharges, while ensuring care and rehabilitation practices adhere to relevant codes of ethics, standards, and legislation.

Effective communication with clients, families, and colleagues is essential, with an emphasis on conflict resolution and problem-solving. The role also involves identifying areas for improvement, facilitating quality improvement activities, and acting as a change agent. Leadership duties include participating in staff recruitment, mentoring, supervising, and supporting team members, as well as assisting with budget preparation.

The position requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, internal departments, and external stakeholders to evaluate and improve the rehabilitation service model and to foster community-based client interactions. The coordinator also leads team efforts, facilitates communication, and promotes continuous improvement in the rehabilitation process.

Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.   Here is the link to Oats Street website for your reference – Oats Street - Brain Injury Rehabilitation

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package up to up to $18,550 tax free per annum-meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers.
• Private Health benefits and discounts.
• Hybrid work conditions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registered with (or eligible for registration) Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or membership with relevant professional body (where AHPRA registration not applicable) and/or significant relevant rehabilitation training and experience (preferably neurological impairment).
• Have a strong commitment to providing safe high quality care.
• Working knowledge of the principles of rehabilitation and person centred care.
• Evidence of effective performance in leading a team and in the coordination of resources within a service care environment.
• Evidence of advanced problem solving skills and a proactive approach to problem prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resource management including experience in staff recruitment and selection, performance management and training and development.
• Able to effectively communicate (both written & verbal) in various environments with a wide range of people.
• Evidence of understanding and use of quality principles within a Rehabilitation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team and foster effective working relationships.
• Evidence of effective self management principles.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation; Aged Care Act (1997) and/or Disability Services Commission Standards (1988).
• Possess a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months.
• Hold a valid and satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check.

About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 11th October 2024, 06:00pm however; Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

For confidential enquiries, please phone Simi Joseph, Attraction and Acquisition Lead on 0401146249.

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

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