Community Care Coordinator

$80,000 - $80,000 a year

Permanent

An Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a Community Care Coordinator to help Elders and community members access respectful, reliable support that enables them to live well and independently.

Based in remote Cape York, this is a relationship-focused role requiring cultural awareness, sound coordination skills and a genuine commitment to community-led service delivery.

You will work closely with clients, families, care workers, service providers and community stakeholders to keep services responsive and well organised.

What's On Offer

• $80,000 + superannuation
• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised accommodation
• Meaningful work supporting a remote Aboriginal community
• Broad responsibility across care coordination, service delivery and team support

About the Role

You will coordinate culturally safe community care services and support the consistent delivery of practical, person-centred assistance.

• Coordinate services for Elders, people with disability and other eligible community members
• Work with clients and families to understand needs, goals and service preferences
• Assist with care plans, service reviews, referrals and follow-up actions
• Coordinate care workers, schedules and day-to-day service priorities
• Build effective relationships with health providers, agencies and community organisations
• Monitor service quality and respond promptly to gaps, concerns and changing needs
• Maintain accurate client records, service information and program documentation
• Support reporting, compliance and continuous improvement activities
• Promote culturally safe, respectful and person-centred service delivery

About You

You will combine practical coordination ability with patience, cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment to community wellbeing.

• Demonstrated experience in community care, aged care, disability support, health services or a related field
• Ability to build culturally safe and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Understanding of person-centred care, client choice and community-based service delivery
• Experience coordinating services, workers, referrals or client support activities
• Strong communication skills with clients, families and service partners
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and meet reporting requirements
• Calm judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Capacity to work independently and adapt to the realities of a remote community
• A relevant community services, aged care, disability or health qualification will be highly regarded

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