Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Be part of something bigger.
At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support — it’s about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home.
As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.
Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.
This is your opportunity to join that journey.
Are you ready to make a real impact in aged care? Join McLean Gardens in Inverell, NSW as a full-time Care Coordinator and help shape a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and exceptional resident care.
This is an opportunity to step into a full-time, Monday to Friday clinical role, where you can focus on what matters most — strengthening clinical governance, improving care outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Working closely with the General Manager, Care Manager and Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator (where applicable), you’ll drive quality improvement initiatives, oversee clinical risk and compliance systems, support best-practice care and ensure readiness for accreditation and regulatory reviews.
We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about clinical leadership, quality outcomes and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.
No two days are the same! As Care Coordinator you will be:
- Coordinating and reviewing person-centred resident care plans
- Completing clinical assessments and responding to changes in residents’ needs
- Supporting admissions and ensuring new residents are appropriately assessed
- Working closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals
- Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation
- Providing and supporting direct nursing care when required
- Monitoring wounds, falls, clinical deterioration and other areas of clinical risk
- Supporting medication management, infection control and clinical audits
- Assisting with investigation and close-out of clinical incidents
- Guiding, supporting and developing nurses and care staff
- Supporting staff orientation, competency assessment and education
- Promoting best-practice care, continuous improvement and strong clinical governance.
About You
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience working within residential aged care
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation and nursing practice skills
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence using Microsoft applications and clinical information systems.
- Experience in a similar clinical leadership role, knowledge of aged care accreditation and quality improvement programs.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
- Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
- Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
- Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.
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Care Coordinator (Clinical) in Inverell employer: Respect
At Respect, we pride ourselves on being the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values dignity and compassion. As a not-for-profit organisation based in the serene coastal town of Penguin, Tasmania, we provide our employees with competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying long-term job security and a thriving workplace culture focused on well-being.
