Care Support Coordinator, Aged Care

Colac Area Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with aged care experience to monitor and manage funding and compliance across Residential Aged Care and Transition Care programs. You will coordinate funding systems, audits and mandatory training while maintaining high standards of patient information management.

The role requires AHPRA registration, current NDIS screening, and a valid driver’s licence, with a focus on quality improvement and regulatory obligations within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration required.
• Experience in aged care settings and regulatory reporting is essential.
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Current driver’s licence and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aged care funding systems and assessments to maximise funding.
• Lead audits, QIP data collection, care evaluations and mandatory training compliance.
• Monitor and report on restrictive practices, NDIS requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain accurate patient information management and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Computer literacy

Aged Care experience

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

No Aged Care Banning Order

Job description

Job Category

• Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
• Enjoy arole that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Excellent permanent part-time position (48 hours a fortnight)

About the role

We are looking for a registered nurse with aged care experience who enjoys monitoring and managing aged care information to meet the needs of our residents and our regulatory obligations . The role of the care support coordinator will work within our team to provide support and direction in the areas of compliance and improvement initiatives across the Residential Aged Care and Transition Care Program services.

Keyresponsibilities

• Coordinate aged care funding systems and assessments, monitor resident changes and care minutes, validate funding outcomes, and support accurate clinical documentation to maximise funding.
• Coordinate clinical and non-clinical audits, QIP data collection, care evaluations and mandatory training compliance, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report on restrictive practices, NDIS requirements, antimicrobial use and aged care regulatory obligations, maintaining registers, documentation and required reporting.
• Ensure accurate and compliant patient information management, support OHS requirements, maintain regulatory and organisational standards, and contribute to quality improvement and special projects.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Intermediate computer literacy and skill, including the proficient use of the Internet, Word, Excel where relevant
• Experience in Aged Care
• Current Drivers Licence
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• Not subject to an Aged Care Banning Order

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact Phone: [phone]

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.