Coordinator Home Care - Community

Recruitmenthub; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% employer superannuation

6 weeks annual leave

Community-centred work

Job summary

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking an experienced Aged Care professional to support clients across remote communities in Alice Springs, Australia. The role involves coordinating services, engaging with families and health professionals, and delivering culturally appropriate care.

The position is full-time and fixed-term until 30 June 2027, with 12% employer superannuation and generous leave entitlements. It offers a meaningful community impact and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating aged care services.
• Understanding of consumer directed care models is beneficial.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aged care services across assigned council locations, ensuring service continuity, continuous improvement and legislative compliance.
• Ensure the service is delivered in a culturally appropriate manner, aligning with community development principles.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with staff, clients, families, and health professionals to identify client needs and make recommendations within a consumer directed care model.
• Be adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference.

Skills

Aged care experience

Remote travel

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural awareness

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Alice Springs, Australia

Reference: 6937049

• Competitive Salary: Starting at $90,196 per annum.
• Based: Multiple Locations.
• Term Type: This position is Full-time, Fixed-term role until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension.
• Superannuation Benefits: Enjoy 12% employer contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that values cultural diversity and makes a real impact in the community.

About Us:

At MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC), we're proud to call the heart of Australia our home. Spanning a breathtaking 270,000 square kilometres, our region is a land of contrast and beauty—think serene waterholes, vibrant desert sands, rugged mountain ranges, and an abundance of unique flora and fauna.

Our workforce reflects the rich cultural diversity of our region, with 78% of our team being Aboriginal. We honour and respect the traditions and perspectives of our community, so understanding Aboriginal culture—or a willingness to learn—is essential.

Who We're Looking For:

Are you an experienced Aged Care professional with a passion for supporting clients? Do you enjoy remote travel and working with a diverse team to support quality service delivery? Are you experienced in stakeholder engagement, problem solving and Aged Care standards? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

The role could potentially offer a balance of being town-based, with approximately 60-70% of your time spent working in the community or, community based where community-based housing would be provided to non-local applicants—giving you a chance to connect with the people and places that make this region so special.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Coordinate aged care services across assigned council locations, ensuring service continuity, continuous improvement and legislative compliance.
• Ensure the service is delivered in a culturally appropriate manner, in line with community development principles, committing to the continual development of corporate knowledge.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with staff, clients, families, and health professionals to identify client needs and make recommendations within a consumer directed care model of service delivery.
• Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference.

For more details, check out the Position Description or get in touch with our Executive Manager Aged Care or Senior Coordinator Home Care on 08 8958 9600.

Applications will remain open until we find the perfect candidate—so don't wait!

To be eligible for this role, you must have valid Australian working rights. This includes Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa.