Care Assessment Coordinator

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Forster; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development

Novated car leasing

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT in Forster is seeking a part-time Care Assessment Coordinator to support the Residential team at Kularoo Centre. You will coordinate the AN-ACC process, lead pre-admission assessments, and help secure funding outcomes for residents' care journeys.

Ideal candidates will be a qualified Registered Nurse with AN-ACC knowledge, strong communication, time management, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Nurse qualification and be eligible to practice in Australia.
• Knowledge of AN-ACC assessment framework is essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and clinical documentation systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the AN-ACC process and pre-admission assessments.
• Support residents' care journeys and funding outcomes.
• Collaborate with Residential Manager and Funding Consultants to ensure high-quality aged care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Staff training

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

AN-ACC knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Join BaptistCare as a Care Assessment Coordinator

Permanent Part time position
Shape the Future of Aged Care—With Us
Live your values, love your work, and lead with purpose at BaptistCare

Are you passionate about aged care and ready to make a meaningful impact? At BaptistCare, we’re looking for a dedicated Care Assessment Coordinator to join our Residential team at Kularoo Centre in Forster. This is your opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.

About the Role:

As a Care Assessment Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating the AN-ACC (Australian National Aged Care Classification) process, leading pre-admission assessments, and ensuring optimal funding outcomes. You’ll work closely with our Residential Manager and Funding Consultants to support residents' care journeys and uphold the highest standards of aged care.

Your Team- Admissions and Funding Team – Support Services

This division helps the organisation achieve its purpose by providing the business with integrated and standardised management frameworks that are customer driven and achieve outcomes and value for its stakeholders through our planning, consultation, and strategy development. To provide the highest quality Aged Care Services that are consistent with BaptistCare purpose and values. To enable BaptistCare Aged Care Services to meet clients’ needs and the quality of service is recognized as setting industry standards.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!.

About You:

To be considered, you will have:

• A qualification as a Registered Nurse, along with experience in aged care and knowledge of the AN-ACC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to lead, train, and support staff
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ACFI and quality improvement tools - desirable

If you’re ready to take the next step in your aged care career and contribute to a team that values compassion, excellence, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.