Community Care Lead

The Opportunity:

We have the perfect opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse who is client focused, has experience in aged care and would like to move into a role where you can maintain your clinical skills without the shift work.

Joining our Community Team, you will contribute to the daily operations of the Community Aged Care team in the Mid Coast region in relation to the provision of appropriate aged care services to align with the relevant funding agreements and in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards, Charter and relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Team overview

Reporting to the Director Community & Allied Health, you will work with a team of home support staff and ensure clients are receiving the full breadth of support they need to stay in their home and achieve great outcomes.

Why you'll love working with us:

At Newcastle Anglican, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support

Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.

Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.

Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.

Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.

Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide a point of liaison, guidance and reference for consumers, carers, staff and managers with regards to any matters related to STRC / CHSP / HCP Home Care
• Coordinating care and support services for consumers accessing home care services in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and within the funding arrangements of the HCP, CHSP and STRC.
• Organise and attend meetings relating to Community Care Services as applicable to the role
• Maintaining My Aged Care records for all referrals, upgrades and consumer services as relevant for delegated services.
• Managing delegated referrals and commencement of new consumers and services
• Manage employee performance for all direct reports, providing regular feedback to employee and conducting annual performance reviews.
• In collaboration with management, ensure that the Home Care budget is being managed correctly and as such appropriate actions occur to ensure the budget operates within the parameters set by Finance

About you?

• Registered or Enrolled Nurse Nurse with current Registration under AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency).
• Experience in the Health, Aged Care or Home Services Sectors or a demonstrated comprehensive understanding of these sectors.
• Experience in client assessment, care planning and documentation.
• Proven team leader.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Standards and Home Package Care Guidelines.
• Comprehensive experience in working in a flexible, multi-skilled team environment with advanced interpersonal, communication, customer service and networking skills.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

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You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No third-party applications please