

Care Coordinator – Aged Care Sector | 0.8 FTE - 60 hours per fortnight | Workplace: On Site | Permanent Part Time | $44.58 + Super
You’ll work for a well-known and respected aged care provider in the South West, this role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package:
Plus:
Laundry Allowance.
South West Community Care is a not-for-profit Organisation and Registered Charity local to the South West, providing aged care and in-home services to the local community. It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is supported by a Chief Governance Officer and Management Team overseeing operations and supporting a team of over 120 employees and volunteers. The CEO, in conjunction with a volunteer Board of Management, sets the strategic direction for the organisation.
South West Community Care is managed locally and embraces the ‘Wellness’ Approach when delivering care to eligible older Australians in the Community approximately 1000 clients currently, providing services designed to maintain independence dignity and quality of life for our ageing community. These services are delivered by compassionate and caring staff working within the guidelines set out by the Aged Care Charter of Rights and Code of Conduct for Aged Care to deliver person centred care to optimise positive outcomes.
What makes working with us so special is our culture, one that embraces our client focus values (Integrity, Excellence, Compassion and One Team) and shared commitment to the development of high performing teams. We are proud to recruit, train and retain the most talented professionals in the South West, who share our client and safety focus (zero harm) approach. Our employees are at the core of what we do, and by cultivating the right environment and values, we have an engaged workforce with a sense of team spirit throughout our organisation.
Reporting to the Care Manager, the purpose of your role is:
To work alongside Care Partners and within the care team to facilitate care plans which meet the assessed needs of new and existing clients. Through risk assessments, identification of care needs and collaborative care planning, the role aims to ensure the clients of SWCC can maintain an agreed level of independence and provide guidance and support when care needs change.
As a Care Coordinator you will be responsible for and assisting with:
Our Clients: Acting as a point of contact for client communication, care planning and client management. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, present all fees, charges, and subsidies with transparency, create and maintain client budgets and incident management.
Aged Care Service Provision: Maintain knowledge of legislation, guidelines and information relevant to Aged Care service provision and funding, and ensure services and supports are provided within all boundaries.
Client Care Requests: Work with schedulers and contractors to coordinate service delivery time frames.
SWCC Client Management System: Maintain accurate, up-to-date and professional case notes.
Accuracy and Confidentiality: Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality.
MAC Portal: Ensure compliance with referral deadlines and monitor incoming services.
Based at the Australind Office but will be required to work from other sites.
How to apply for this role - you will need to provide the following as attachments to your application:
An up-to-date resume (4 pages maximum).
A National Police Certificate that has been obtained within the last 6 months.
**IMPORTANT**
When you submit your application for this vacancy, you will be sent a system generated email requesting you to complete our screening questions (this email may go to your junk mail). The screening questions are an integral part of our recruitment process and your application will not progress if you do not submit your responses by the closing day and time.
CLOSING DATE: 9:00 am (Western Standard Time) on TUESDAY – 14 April, 2026.
Applications received that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered for this position.
If you require any further information in relation to this role please contact Kayelene Faber, Care Manager, on (08) 9782 4050.
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a minimum of two reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment that will include a supervised drug and alcohol test.
You will need to provide a National Police Certificate, no older than 6 months, with your application to be considered for this vacancy.
**We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process while the vacancy is open.
Recruitment Agencies or Third Party applications will not be considered.