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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Location: Mt Gambier, Millicent or Naracoorte (with regional travel required)
• Salary: ASO4 $76,561 to $80,256 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-time position (up to 29 October 2026) - 0.9 FTE
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

About the Role

Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking a motivated and experienced Community Care Coordinator to join Country Health Connect. This role supports the delivery of community-based ageing, disability and home support programs under a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) model, empowering clients to remain living independently in their own homes.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate, implement and evaluate programs that respond to client choice and goals, while ensuring services are compliant, financially sustainable and aligned with Commonwealth and State funding requirements.

This is a dynamic role in a changing sector, ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about supporting frail aged and people living with disability in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee community-based ageing and disability programs, ensuring compliance with funding, quality and reporting requirements
• Lead and supervise staff and volunteers, including rostering, performance support and workforce planning
• Conduct and support comprehensive client assessments and care planning in line with Consumer Directed Care and wellness/reablement principles
• Monitor budgets, data collection, service delivery standards and continuous quality improvement processes

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in aged care, disability, community health or human services, including supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong understanding of the Consumer Directed Care model, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or NDIS
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
• High-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage complex client needs

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 929148

Enquiries

Lyn Sinel
Position: Program Mang Home Support Services
Phone: 0887334755
E-mail: Lyn.Sinel@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11 March 2026 - 3 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 929148 - ASO4 Community Care Coordinator LCLHN Role Description.pdf

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