Home Care Coordinator - Mid-West

SA Health; Elliston, Wudinna; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Part time

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Relocation support up to $15,000

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Home Care Coordinator to support older adults in the Elliston and Wudinna region. The role focuses on coordinating Commonwealth-funded home support programs under the Aged Care Act 2024, guiding care with dignity, safety and respect.

The position is part-time, until 27 November 2028, with pro rata salary: ASO3 ($74,095–$78,694) plus 12% superannuation and leave loading. Applicants must have case management experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management or care coordination roles.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across community settings.
• Knowledge of aged care governance, standards and codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review individualized care plans for older people.
• Coordinate services across multidisciplinary teams and providers.
• Engage with clients and carers from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal communities.
• Support quality improvement and risk management processes.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Aboriginal awareness

Job description

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
• Position based in Elliston/Wudinna
• Salary: ASO3 $74,095 - $78,694 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-Time position working 52.5 hours per fortnight, up to 27 November 2028

Overview

Rural South Australia is home to communities that deserve the same quality of aged care as anywhere else in the country. As a Home Care Coordinator with the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), you'll be the consistent, trusted presence that helps older people across the Elliston and Wudinna areas stay connected to their homes and communities. This is a part-time, long-term contract role through to 27 November 2028.

What You"ll Be Doing

Working within EFNLHN's Community and Allied Health – Mid West service, you'll coordinate Commonwealth-funded home support programs including the Support at Home program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Your work will be guided by the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, keeping the rights, safety and wellbeing of older people firmly at the centre of every decision.

• Assess, plan, implement and review individualised care plans for older people with complex and varied health needs
• Coordinate services across multidisciplinary teams and community providers, ensuring program eligibility and compliance are maintained
• Engage meaningfully with clients, families and carers from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal communities
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and support EFNLHN's accreditation and risk management processes

What You"ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a case management or care coordination role
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across individual, family and community settings
• Sound knowledge of relevant aged care legislation, standards and codes of conduct including the SA Public Sector Code of Conduct
• Effective communication and listening skills, with a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to care
• Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate care plans and meet agreed timeframes with accuracy
• Some understanding of Aboriginal cultural considerations and Primary Health Care principles relevant to rural service delivery

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

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Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from .
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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