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.

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine 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: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

The Aged Care & Disability Services Operations Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service and supporting the implementation of individualised person-centred care services to assist clients and participants to live safely and independently in their communities, remaining connected to country and family.

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 obtain within the first 3 months of employment.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aged Care and NDIS legislation, program guidelines and person-centred care management principles.

Experience in the use of aged care and disability electronic platforms, client management systems and relative Government portals.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage data collection, complete documentation and to meet required deadlines.

Previous experience supervising staff teams.

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 Licence.

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.

The successful applicant must also be prepared to travel to remote communities via various means, including 4WD vehicle and light aircraft.

All employment with the EARC is subject to 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 inherent requirements to their position.

Employment in our Aged Care and Disability Serivces team will also be subject to the ability to obtain and maintain and 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 7 - Salary $99,086 - $105,120 (excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

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

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this position.

Applications Close: Until Filled

For further information about this position please contact our Aged Care Manager, via email to: [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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