Lead with Heart. Coordinate Care that Matters.

Aged & Community Care Coordinator

Wangaratta, VIC | Full Time | Temporary until April 2027 | $109,169 per annum + super

Are you ready to lead vital programs that improve lives every single day?

Join a values-driven council that’s reimagining community care — and make your mark in one of Victoria’s most naturally beautiful and connected regional cities.

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we believe that everyone deserves to age with dignity and support. As our new Aged & Community Care Coordinator, you’ll be the strategic lead behind programs that empower older people and people living with disability. You’ll work with passion and purpose to build a more inclusive community — one program, one person, one partnership at a time.

Why This Role Matters

Shape services that directly support older people and people with disability in our region

Guide and inspire a highly skilled team delivering Packaged Care, CHSP and HACC-PYP programs

Drive advocacy and lead strategic planning for inclusive community outcome

Thrive in a role that blends leadership, vision, and genuine connection

Competitive salary + flexibility + career pathways in an organisation that invests in people

What You’ll Do

Oversee delivery of high-quality aged and disability services, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction

Lead strategic planning for programs that respond to emerging community needs

Represent the voices of older residents and people with disability in Council decision-making

Monitor budgets, prepare reports, and make meaningful presentations to leadership and Council

Develop staff performance plans and grow a positive, capable and collaborative team

Ensure operations are efficient, innovative, and aligned with a triple bottom line approach

Drive continuous improvement across policies, service delivery and strategic planning

What You’ll Bring

A tertiary qualification in Human Services (or relevant field)

5+ years’ experience in leading programs in aged care, disability or related human services

Strong leadership and people management skills across diverse service areas

Deep understanding of business systems, funding requirements and community-centred care

Proven ability to lead change and deliver outcomes in a dynamic policy environment

Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills — you build trust and get results

A current driver’s licence

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A progressive and people-first council that values inclusion and wellbeing

Professional development, leadership training and future career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

Employee wellness initiatives, discounted gym, free flu shots and more

Christmas shutdown, work-life balance, and a genuinely supportive culture

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries about this position, please contact Hannah Clancy, Manager - Community Services on [email protected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 19 May 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Ready to Apply?

To submit your application, please include:

A short cover letter outlining your interest in the role

Your current resume with at least two referees

A document addressing the key selection criteria (use each criterion as a heading)

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences