Southern Grampians Shire Council continues to work with Western District Health Service (WDHS) towards the smooth transition of Aged Care services, with a range of job opportunities now on offer for qualified staff.
Community Support Worker positions are currently being advertised on the WDHS website, to deliver high-quality aged care services to vulnerable residents across the region.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor, Cr Bruach Colliton said while Council's focus throughout the transition has been on the wellbeing of clients and supporting staff, it has also worked closely with WDHS to ensure continuity of service, and is supporting the hospital in its recruitment of skilled aged care workers.
"From the very beginning, Council has been committed to finding the best possible solution for the ongoing delivery of aged care services for our community," said Cr Colliton. "The Commonwealth Government appointed WDHS to take over the service and as a local provider, we know they are well placed to understand and fulfil the needs of our community.
"As a part of the process to transition the service from Council to WDHS, Council has supported its impacted staff with several information sessions. During these discussions, staff have identified their desire to either retire, seek other opportunities in Council, or apply for new employment in the aged care service at WDHS.
