Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the final stages of life? Exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Coordinator to join our Residential Care team full-time.

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centered quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

Success in this role comes from your ability to lead with empathy, drive clinical excellence, and support residents and their families through the end-of-life journey. You’ll be a dedicated and energetic team player with strong leadership skills, advanced clinical knowledge, and a commitment to dignified, person-centered care.

About the role

As the Palliative Care Coordinator, you will lead the development and delivery of a high-quality palliative care framework aligned with Carrington’s mission and values.

You will:

• Provide clinical leadership and education to staff
• Ensure compliance with aged care standards and best practice
• Support residents and families with compassionate guidance
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance care delivery

About you – Our Criteria

You’ll bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, and a strong focus on delivering meaningful end-of-life care.

1. Registered Nurse with tertiary qualifications and postgraduate studies in Palliative Care
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in aged care or healthcare, including experience in operational/leadership roles
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor clinical teams to deliver high-quality care.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of palliative care principles, symptom management, and end-of-life planning
5. In-depth understanding of aged care legislation, quality standards, and compliance requirements
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
8. High level of empathy, compassion, and a person-centred approach to care

Our Employee Benefits on Offer:

• Competitive pay and access to full not-for-profit Salary Packaging
• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $500 for referring a successful candidate!
• 15% Employee Discount at our onsite Rocksalt Restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at the local shoe store
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
• Free Parking on site

To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter addressing the ‘1-4 in the About You’ criteria.

Employment in this position is contingent on a National Criminal Check clearance specific to vulnerable persons.

For enquiries contact Sarah Brackenbury, Talent & Acquisition Coordinator on 4659 0413

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We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia