Aged and Community Care Providers Association Ltd About ACCPA Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) is the national Industry Association for aged care providers offering retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services. ACCPA exists to unite aged care providers under a shared vision to enhance the well-being of older Australians through a high performing, trusted, and sustainable aged care sector. Five weeks annual leave. Friendly and supportive work environment. Work from home or in office. About the role: The Head of Workforce plays a key role within ACCPA, responsible for leading, developing, and implementing ACCPAs workforce strategy. Working across both the Policy & Advocacy team and Services & Sector Capacity teams, the Head of Workforce will proactively engage internal and external stakeholders on a range of workforce issues affecting the aged care sector, support practical initiatives, analyse government policy, and develop positions related to workforce based on the needs of the aged care sector and the people they serve. The role will also work with the CEO, Media & Public relations, and the Membership and Marketing & Communications teams to support external and internal communications regarding issues related to workforce. Reporting to the General Manager Policy & Advocacy, this position will: Develop and coordinate the implementation of ACCPAs workforce strategy, spanning the breath of workforce issues across residential care, home and community care, and retirement living and seniors housing. Create and drive cross-organisational processes that support the translation of workforce policy to current and future workforce services, supports and programs. Support internal and external opportunities to progress results for members affected by workforce issues in aged care across both Policy & Advocacy and Services & Sector Capacity teams. Prepare high-quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, proposals, discussion papers or submissions incorporating member input. To be successful you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in public policy in government, health or aged care related organisations, membership organisations, or significant operational experience in aged care. An understanding of health and/or workforcepolicy and current issues impacting the aged care industry or significant transferable public policy experience. An appreciation of the political system and related policy processes. Confident communication style and demonstrated experience in stakeholder consultationand achieving influence through building internal and external networks. The ability to draft and communicate key messages and interpret legislation requirements (at a high level). High quality research, analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to compose concise policy briefings, proposals and submissions. Demonstrated project management capability including exercising sound judgement in the prioritisation of potential opportunities for ACCPA in the interest of members. If you like the look of the role, wed love to hear from you. If you would like to have a confidential chat about the role, please contact us on 1300 222 721 We require a federal police check as an essential selection component for this role. ACCPA requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Please consider this requirement when submitting your application. How to apply: Submit with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Report this job advertDont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Workforce