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Aged Care Coordinator

Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Aged and/ or Disabled Care Services, associated programs, Industry standards and reforms, including an understanding of the principles of Client and Consumer Directed Care
  • Experience in client assessment, care planning and case management.
  • Understanding of the Home Care Package Program and requirement for consumers to have an individual budget and access monthly statements about their package, as well as experience in key HCP administrative process is desirable
  • Relevant Aged & Disability qualification e.g. minimum Certificate IV in Aged Care or ability and willingness to obtain
  • Proven experience in staff and team supervision, including excellent leadership qualities and the ability to develop and maintain the respect and loyalty of staff.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the issues and cultural factors affecting Indigenous people, especially the aged & disabled, in the Northern Territory
  • Demonstrated experience with leading collaborative partnerships and a well-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders and networks
  • Understanding and experience of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Larrakia and other Indigenous groups & cultures
  • Sound decision making skills including an analytical approach to problem solving, crisis and risk management
  • To understand and demonstrate safe work practices and adhere to organisation and industry specific policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and produce confidential written reports of quality and relevance
  • Demonstrated computer skills competency, including Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook), online portal systems and an ability to learn new software
  • Current NT Driver's License (C Class)
  • Must have COVID and Flu vaccination.
  • Willingness to travel to rural parts of the NT for work is a must in this role

Desirable

Ability to undertake professional supervision, as well as adhere to legislative frameworks, organisation policies, procedures and protocols

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

  • Experience working with Indigenous people in the community with complex needs
  • Identify as Indigenous

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