Care Partner (Aged Care Care Coordinator)

D.A.N.S. Inhome Care; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career development

Community-focused organisation

Regional organisation

Job summary

DANS In Home Care in Dubbo, NSW is seeking an experienced Care Partner to join our team and coordinate supports for older Australians living at home. You will assess clients, develop personalised care plans, monitor budgets, and work with families and healthcare providers to ensure services align with goals and quality standards.

The role offers a full-time, on-site position in a supportive, regional organisation with strong community connections and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, community care, disability services, nursing, allied health, or care coordination.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Sound computer skills and confidence using client management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of aged care clients receiving government-funded supports.
• Conduct client assessments, reviews, and goal planning.
• Develop and coordinate personalised support plans.
• Monitor client budgets and service utilisation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, advocates, and service providers.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with client goals and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and case notes.
• Support clients to navigate aged care services and funding arrangements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and positive client outcomes.

Skills

Aged Care

Community Care

Disability Services

Nursing

Allied Health

Care Coordination

Tools

Client Management Systems

Job description

Care Partner (Aged Care Care Coordinator)

Location: Dubbo, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organisation: DANS In Home Care

Supporting independence. Building meaningful connections. Making every moment count.

DANS In Home Care is seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Partner to join our growing team in Dubbo.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians, supporting them to remain independent, connected to their communities, and living safely in the place they call home.

As a Care Partner, you'll work closely with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and service providers to coordinate supports, develop personalised care plans, monitor outcomes, and ensure clients receive the services they need to achieve their goals and maintain their quality of life.

About the Role

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of aged care clients receiving government-funded supports
• Conduct client assessments, reviews, and goal planning
• Develop and coordinate personalised support plans
• Monitor client budgets and service utilisation
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, advocates, and service providers
• Ensure services are delivered in line with client goals and quality standards
• Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and case notes
• Support clients to navigate aged care services and funding arrangements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and positive client outcomes

What You'll Bring

• Experience in aged care, community care, disability services, nursing, allied health, or care coordination
• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing competing priorities and working autonomously
• Sound computer skills and confidence using client management systems
• Current Driver Licence
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Knowledge of the aged care sector, including Home Care Packages and the new Support at Home program
• Experience managing client funding or individual budgets
• Relevant qualifications in Aged Care, Community Services, Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health, or a related field

Why Join DANS?

• Meaningful work that genuinely changes lives
• Supportive and values-driven team culture
• Opportunity to be part of the future of aged care
• Ongoing professional development and career growth
• Flexible and autonomous work environment
• Regional organisation with strong community connections