Aged Care Support Coordinator

About the role:

If you are experienced in Aged Care or support coordination (or BOTH!) and are innovative and passionate about contributing to community development and social change, then we want you! And if you want just a little bit more work-life balance, or professional development, or appreciation, then we are the place for you! 

Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is in a new and exciting expansive growth period. We are looking for our next team member who is just as excited to be a part of our culturally supportive team environment where wellbeing for staff and community is our central focus. In this role you will use your knowledge and experience from Aged Care or Support Coordination to contribute to the self-determination and fulfillment of our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and families lives to promote and endorse wellbeing and healthy aging.

At MAC we welcome passion, creativity, innovation and invite you to collaborate your bright ideas to support our community. We are all about positive contribution and advancement, which we know comes from our awesome team members and community members.

What we will give you!

• Competitive salary package with salary packaging options.
• Wellbeing Initiatives!
• Christmas and New Year period gifted.
• Culturally safe and inclusive work environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
• Access to laptop, mobile phone, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

Key responsibilities:

• You will conduct assessments of the elderly indigenous clients to create a comprehensive understanding of their physical, emotional, social and cultural needs, to assist in the development of individualised care plans in a holistic approach (including client, families and other healthcare agencies).
• You will support the client and families through the Aged Care processes internally and externally to ensure comprehension of agreements and support care plans.
• You will ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the client is prioritised, maintained and managed across all accesses to support services.
• You will coordinate the access to care services, including medical care, home support services, transportation and social activities.
• You will liaise and engage with indigenous community members to raise awareness about Aged Care services and promote healthy aging practices.

Essential 

• Qualification in Individual Support or Aged Care (or other relevant qualification)
• Demonstrated experience with support coordination.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures preferably with established links to the local community.
• A current Driver’s Licence 
• Victorian Working with Children Check
• Victorian Police Check that doesn’t disclose any serious offences, and an ability to maintain currency over the duration of the employment contract. 

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge of and experience with local Aged Care Support services and accessing supports, as well as coordination of supports.
• A sound knowledge of current health issues relevant to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities 
• Willingness and commitment to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and deliver services to the whole community.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills that are readily understood by the intended audience. 
• Computer literacy and ability to use computer applications to generate reports, and assist with basic research and collection of data.

Working at MAC:

We are a Community Controlled Organisation (Not-for-profit) that has been servicing the Aboriginal and/Torres Strait Islander community since 1994 when it was established by local Aboriginal Community Members. The purpose of MAC was and continues to be promotion of a healthy and proud community through motivation, education and cultural acknowledgement while ensuring a sense of belonging. MAC has grown to over 30 staff members and is projected to grow exponentially over the coming years. 

As MAC’s Aged Care Support Coordinator, you will report to Community Health Team Leader. You will contribute positively to the multi-disciplinary Community Health team and engage and build external relationships with local stakeholders and agencies, with the common purpose of wellbeing and healthy aging for our elders. You will harness our values of cultural proudness, empowerment, collaboration, respect, integrity and compassion in all aspects of your position within community and MAC and will have these values reciprocated. MAC promotes a supportive and culturally safe environment in all personal and professional realms. MAC will strive to support any professional development to advance your capabilities in successfully completing your role and responsibilities with numerous opportunities for growth within the organisation.

If this sounds like a workplace you would like to be a part of, then apply now!

APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE

If this role and organisation sounds like something you wish to be a part of, then act quick, and reach out to our People & Culture Officer to request the Position Description! 

We highly encourage applicants to review the position description before applying for the role. You can contact us at **@mungabareena.org.au or call us at 02 6024 7*** for a confidential phone call.

In your application, please submit a brief cover letter, address the key selection criteria and an updated resume. This should not exceed 5 pages.

Applications are open until successfully filled.