Care Coordinator

Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in complex care/disability/community health/aged care or similar.
  • Strong experience coordinating supports for people with complex health or disability needs.
  • Strong understanding of the NDIS and relevant quality and safeguarding requirements.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Cohort Staffing is a dedicated staffing agency committed to connecting skilled professionals with care providers. With extensive experience in the disability and homecare sectors, we have a thorough understanding of the unique staffing challenges faced by both organisations and job seekers in these industries. We provide rewarding and reliable employment opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.

We are looking for an experienced In-Home Complex Care Coordinator to join our team and take a lead role in coordinating high-quality, person-centred supports for participants with complex care needs. This is a hands-on coordination role suited to someone with strong experience in complex disability support, NDIS requirements and the coordination of safe, high-quality care.

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate and oversee in-home complex care supports, ensuring services are safe, consistent and aligned with participant needs
  • Work closely with participants, families, support workers, nurses, allied health professionals and other stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain strong participant relationships and ensure support plans are followed
  • Monitor participant health, wellbeing, risks and changes in support needs
  • Provide guidance and support to care teams working with participants with complex needs
  • Ensure participant documentation, progress notes, care plans and other records are accurate and maintained
  • Identify and respond to risks, incidents and changes in participant circumstances
  • Work with senior management to identify service improvements and manage emerging issues
  • Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, organisational policies and relevant legislation

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in complex care, disability, community health, aged care or a similar care environment
  • A nursing qualification and current professional registration is highly preferred, particularly for candidates with experience in complex health care, clinical risk management or high-needs disability support
  • Strong experience coordinating supports for people with complex health or disability needs
  • Strong understanding of the NDIS and relevant quality and safeguarding requirements
  • Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and make sound decisions
  • A practical, participant-focused approach and strong attention to detail

Requirements & Checks

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Minimum Certificate IV qualification in Disability, Community Services or a related field. A nursing qualification with current professional registration is highly preferred.

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current Working With Children Check
  • Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Right to work in Australia

Why Join Us

  • Take a key role in supporting people with complex care needs to live safely and independently
  • Have a direct impact on participant outcomes and quality of support
  • Be supported by a senior leadership team
  • Contribute to service improvement and the development of complex care services

Apply Now

If you have strong complex care experience, understand the NDIS environment and are looking for a role where your clinical knowledge and coordination skills can make a real difference, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

We are committed to child safety. This role requires compliance with child safety policies and completion of pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks.

Company Overview

Cohort Staffing is a boutique staffing agency based in Melbourne, dedicated to bridging the gap between skilled staff and care providers. With our extensive experience and expertise in the disability and homecare sectors, we possess a deep understanding of the unique staffing needs and challenges faced by both care providers and job seekers in these industries. Our mission is to connect talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities while offering care providers the peace of mind that comes with having a reliable and qualified workforce. We strive to create mutually beneficial partnerships that result in improved quality of care and enhanced career growth.