Care Coordinator -Integrated Care

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Care Coordinator or Aboriginal Health Worker to join our team and make a real impact. This is a part -time role (60 hours per fortnight) based in Wagga Wagga, NSW (Wiradjuri Country).

In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, GPs, community nurses, specialists, medical staff, and Aboriginal Medical organisations to provide top-notch care for people dealing with chronic diseases and complex health challenges. If you’re ready to bring your skills and driver to a role where you can help people live better, healthier lives, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Make an Impact: Experience real job satisfaction knowing your work transforms lives.
• Boost Your Earnings: Enjoy salary packaging options—up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment, accommodation, and venue hire.
• Generous Leave: Take five weeks of annual leave each year, plus guaranteed time off during the Christmas/New Year holidays.
• Professional Growth: Access an annual professional development allowance to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing First: Benefit from our commitment to your well-being with a dedicated wellbeing hub and wellbeing allowance.
• Savings Galore: Enjoy retail discounts and cashback offers through our employee rewards program.
• Exclusive Partnerships: Gain perks from our corporate partners, including St George and Westpac Banks and Westfund Health Insurance
• Commitment to Cultural Safety: you can access our Innovate RAP through this link: https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/news/launching-our-innovate-rap/

In this role, you’ll take on key responsibilities that make a real difference in people’s lives, including:

• Coordinating high-quality care for individuals managing chronic diseases and complex health conditions.
• Collaborating with patients, families, carers, and the primary care team to create and implement tailored care plans that truly meet each client’s needs.
• Working closely with GPs and other medical professionals to enhance care planning and outcomes.
• Partnering with local health teams to streamline services and ensure seamless care coordination.
• Communicating clearly with patients, carers, and the community, ensuring they understand the information provided and actively seeking feedback to ensure it’s helpful.
• Enhancing access to vital services, from allied health and specialists to culturally appropriate resources, ensuring timely and affordable support for those with complex health conditions.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications and skills:

• Registration as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and/or as a qualified Aboriginal Health Worker.
• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care coordination plans, delivering safe and responsive care, and evaluating outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the complexities involved in caring for individuals with chronic conditions and the ability to navigate these challenges effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring you stay at the top of your game while expanding your expertise and capabilities.
• A dedication to a person-centred approach, working collaboratively with individuals and families to ensure they have a voice in their care and decision-making process.