Regional CCS Coordinator

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine with regional work and travel as required.

Classification Level: Above Award Rate

Wage: Minimum base salary to be negotiated with successful candidate.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of Work: 72.5 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We Honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the traditional custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of elders and community members past and present.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.

If you're looking to escape the pace of city life and enjoy a better work-life balance, the Barcaldine Regional Council offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing the benefits of regional living. With welcoming communities, wide open spaces and a relaxed lifestyle, it's a place where you can enjoy a strong sense of connection both at work and in the community.

Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometers and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra.

The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

As a Regional Community Care Services Coordinator you will be primarily responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality, client-focused community care services across Barcaldine Regional Council. You will provide leadership and support to staff and volunteers, oversee care and service planning, monitor service delivery and funding, and ensure services meet relevant aged care, NDIS, legislative and quality requirements.

You will work closely with participants, families, staff, government agencies and community stakeholders to support positive client outcomes while fostering a safe, collaborative and continuously improving team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced community care professional with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and service coordination skills who is passionate about delivering quality, person-centred services within a regional community.

• Lead and Coordinate Council's Community Care Services Team

• Minimum base salary to be negotiated based on skills and experience

• Housing and relocation available

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• Current Queensland class ‘C’ Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Accreditation (HLTAID001, HLTAID002, HLTAID003).
• Current Disability Services Positive Notice Card (Yellow Card) or Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or a Combination Disability Worker Screening. 
• Possess at least five (5) years’ experience in community aged care, with proved expertise in delivering both general and personal support services
• Comprehensive understanding of care coordination and management, particularly within a remote or regional scope.
• Knowledge of relevant aged care tools and systems, including Nightingale, My Aged Care, DEX Data Exchange, GeoOp, Medicare, and PRODA.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care and NDIS sectors, including relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, educate, collaborate, and provide counselling as needed, with strong emphasis on communication skills and teamwork within the community care settings.
• Proven experience in managing multiple responsibilities and effectively prioritising work tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously under limited supervision while maintaining client privacy and confidentiality, using initiative, sound judgement, and time management.
• Experience in building strong relationships with community care teams, external health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes for clients.
• Experience in preparing funding applications, analysing program outputs, and ensuring services meet key performance indicators, legislation, and accreditation standards.
• A relevant Primary Health or Allied Health qualification (Registered Nurse qualification preferred).

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