About Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services

Working with Anglicare NT, you will have access to

• Further training and development options.
• Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
• A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Opportunity

As Care Partner you will work collaboratively within the Aged Care team to deliver high-quality, culturally safe, person-centred care in line with Aged Care Standards, organisational requirements, and program guidelines. You will support care planning and service delivery across multiple locations, with a strong focus on the Alice Springs region.

This is a diverse and rewarding role with regular travel to regional and remote communities.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in nursing, allied health, social work, community services, or a related field (aged care experience highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience in care planning, service coordination, and case management
• Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Knowledge of Aged Care reforms, legislation, and compliance requirements, including the My Aged Care portal
• Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage data, reporting, and budgets
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and support staff
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a regional environment
• A willingness to travel regularly – particularly to Alice Springs

Note: Appointment to this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Manager Aged Care on (08) 8985 0000

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).

Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.

A position description is attached.