In Home Support Coordinator

Full time, ongoing
Band 6, $83,031 pa + Super 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 11 March 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds. 

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

A key role within the dynamic Community Wellbeing unit, the In Home Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating In Home Aged Care service provision functions, in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the recruitment, training, induction and supervision of Direct Care staff and Social Support  staff and volunteers
• Managing staff traineeships 
• Organising and facilitating educational and training programs
• Coordinate the day to day operations of the Delivered Meals program

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant experience and expertise in a similar role, and/or qualifications in the clinical or allied health fields essential
• a good understanding of the Aged Care Sector services 
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs and My Aged Care
• Understanding of and commitment to working within the Aged Care Quality Standards

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosalie Rogers, Manager Community Wellbeing, on (03) 5471 1***.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds. 

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.