Real impact you can feel good about 

There’s something special about what we do at Regis. Our hearts and minds approach is at the core of who we are. We know that real care isn’t only about meeting needs, it’s about truly knowing the people we look after. Real impact isn’t measured by numbers, it’s felt. And making a meaningful difference today means improving aged care for tomorrow.

With a highly diverse workforce, Regis is proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. 

It really is work you can feel good about. 

The opportunity  

The National Manager Palliative Care will be the company’s subject matter expert by developing and driving the strategy related to palliative care, supporting high quality practice and ensure an evidenced based, best practice approach with effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.  Our culture of inclusion will ensure that everyone feels valued and can run at their best. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent to create a better experience for our residents, families and employees. 

The important role you will play

The National Manager Palliative Care will provide organisational leadership, advocacy and oversight in promoting a high-quality approach to palliative care service delivery across Regis Aged Care Homes and Services based on the National Palliative Care Standards. 

The role will contribute at an operational level by providing expert advice to other Regis teams to ensure the delivery of personal, safe, effective and integrated care in line with best practice and sustainable management of the business. Working with and through other member of the Clinical, Care and Quality team, the role is responsible for delivering capability within our carer and nursing workforce. 

What you will bring to the role 

•     Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration (no conditions) 
•     Postgraduate in Palliative Care Nursing + 1 year Post Graduate Experience 
•     Relevant experience within an Aged Care or Health Care environment
•     Demonstrated experience of palliative and bereavement care 
•     Demonstrated experience of project management, budget management, program development 
•     Demonstrated expertise in the delivery of education and training programs via a range of learning modes 
•     Demonstrated leadership and operational management in a healthcare setting  
•     Exceptional influencing and relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships 
•     Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to apply culturally relevant and ethical approaches to communicate and collaborate effectively with organisations and their communities  
•     Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to meet strict deadlines  
•     Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload under pressure 
•     Highly developed written and verbal communication skills 
•     Proven ability to problem-solve with strong attention to detail 
•     Demonstrated ability to apply a whole of system approach to achieve objectives 
•     Advanced computer skills including programs in the Microsoft Office Suite environment

What our people love about working here 

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.  

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start. 

Benefits that support and reward you 

•     Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing   
•     Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. 
•     Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia  
•     Salary packaging through Maxxia 
•     Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support  
•     An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis  
•     Reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work 
•     Plus, we have reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work 

At Regis, real impact starts with you. 

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis 

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.