At a Glance
- Tasks: Support local carers by providing information, resources, and coordinating respite services.
- Company: Join NCN Health, a caring and inclusive regional health service.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, health programs, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to improving health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in your community while supporting those who care for others.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in health-related fields and experience in care planning.
The predicted salary is between 31.5 - 38.5 $ per hour.
NCN Health is seeking an enthusiastic Carer Support Coordinator to join our team in Numurkah. Funded under the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's Support for Carers Program, this rewarding role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
The Carer Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of information, education and resources, and supports the planning and coordination of flexible respite services to support local carers who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or person who is frail aged, has dementia, a disability, mental illness or a medical condition.
The Carer Support Coordinator will assess the needs of the individual carers and work with them to plan and coordinate the provision of supports and services that meet their individual circumstances. The NCN Health Carer Support Program provides person centred care and support via provision of flexible respite and support services for unpaid carers of people with care needs. Services aim to assist in meeting the diverse and individual needs of carers, promoting improved health and wellbeing of carers, and those for whom they care.
The Carer Support Coordinator is an integral part of the multidisciplinary Community Aged Care team.
About You
- Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
- Tertiary qualification in a health related discipline, including Nursing, Disability, Welfare and/or Community Services practice including current registration with relevant regulation agency eg. Australia health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) if/as appropriate.
- Demonstrated experience and well developed skills in the delivery of assessment, care planning and coordination of services for individuals and families with diverse needs.
- Understanding of the role, needs and concerns of carers and a commitment to their rights and entitlements.
- Ability to work without direct supervision, whilst remaining an integral part of a multidisciplinary health team, including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to efficiently manage multiple demands and tasks simultaneously.
- Competent in using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and well-developed computer skills and experience including accurate and timely client data management.
What We Offer
- Professional and career development
- Reward and recognition program
- Health and wellbeing program
- Social club membership and events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Free on-site car parking and bike parking
- NCN Health uniform
- Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)
Enquiries
Karen Edwards, Manager Community Aged Care and Disability, Phone 03 5862 0***
Closing Date
Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.
About Us
NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities. With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high-quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.
Why Join Us?
We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities. We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.
Carer Support Coordinator – Numurkah employer: NCN Health
NCN Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises a joyful workplace culture, fostering connection, respect, and support for all employees. With a strong focus on professional development, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, NCN Health offers a unique opportunity for Clinical Support Nurses to thrive in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the picturesque Moira Shire, employees enjoy local community discounts and a supportive atmosphere that values their contributions.
