Transition to Residential Aged Care Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150 - $144, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611912

Location: Wallsend

Applications Close: Wednesday the 26th of November

Are you passionate about improving patient journeys and ensuring older people receive the right care at the right time? Hunter New England Health is seeking a dedicated Transition to Residential Aged Care (RAC) Coordinator to support elderly patients moving from acute hospital care into appropriate residential aged care environments.

This pivotal role works closely with hospitals across the Hunter and Lower Mid-North Coast region, collaborating with clinicians, discharge planners, residential aged care providers and families to deliver safe, timely and compassionate transitions.

About the Role

As the Transition to RAC Coordinator, you will:

• Facilitate the seamless transition of elderly patients from acute care to suitable residential aged care services.
• Identify appropriate placement options, develop transitional care plans, and minimise delays in patient flow.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, discharge planners and case managers.
• Support patients with complex needs by providing accurate advice, clear communication and empathetic guidance.
• Build strong relationships with residential aged care providers and chair regular networking meetings to enhance partnership and information-sharing across the district.
• Troubleshoot barriers to placement-administrative, clinical, or operational-to ensure timely and safe outcomes.

This role is ideal for a clinician with strong knowledge of aged care pathways who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working across teams, services and facilities.

About You

You will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health clinician, with a background in acute care and/or community services.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Assessment Program guidelines, RAC access pathways and funding arrangements.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting and navigate complex patient issues including dementia, chronic disease or mental health challenges.
• A collaborative approach, demonstrating resilience, professionalism and a commitment to person-centred care.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health, you'll join a values-led organisation where your expertise directly contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare. We offer:

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
• Opportunities to develop professionally and collaborate with diverse teams
• A commitment to continuous improvement, cultural respect, and sustainable healthcare

Apply today and play a key role in ensuring every older patient transitions to residential care with dignity, safety and support.

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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