Aged Care and Disability Services Care Coordinator

Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered:

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are available with this role.

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to six remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you'll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia's most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the 'Employment' page on our website here:

About the role:

The Aged Care & Disability Services Care Coordinator will be responsible for providing professional, culturally sensitive, case management through referral, assessment, and co-designed care planning, for aged care clients and people living with a disability in East Arnhem communities.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Must hold a minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Aging and/or Disability), or the willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the Commonwealth Home Support, Home Care, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Flexible Aged Care service programs, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) guidelines.
• Experience in the use of aged care and disability electronic platforms, client management systems and relative Government portals.

• Proven ability to assess complex problems and make recommendations for solutions using creative and critical thinking.

• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement, active listening and experience in navigating conflict and challenging situations.

• Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.
• Must hold a current C Class Drivers License.

It *would be desirable if you also possessed:*

• Other relevant or related qualifications.
• First Aid and CPR qualifications, or the willingness to obtain.
• Hold a food safety qualification, or the willingness to obtain.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations' communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

Employment within EARC's Aged Care and Disability Services is also subject to the ability to obtain and maintain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time, Permanent employment.

Level 6 - Salary $93, $99, excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this role.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Manager of Disability Services, Marie Kuchel, via email on: or

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.