Aged Care Team Leader

About the Role
Reporting to the Aged Care Coordinator, the Aged Care Team Leader will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of aged care services, supporting frontline staff and ensuring services are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal Elders and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to aged care staff.
• Coordinate staff workloads, rosters and service delivery to ensure quality care.
• Support the delivery of culturally appropriate, person-centred aged care services.
• Monitor service quality, client documentation and compliance with relevant aged care standards.
• Build positive relationships with Elders, families, community members and external service providers.
• Support staff development, performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Aged Care Coordinator to achieve program outcomes.

About You
We are looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills, a genuine commitment to Aboriginal community wellbeing and an understanding of aged care service delivery.

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working in aged care, community services or a similar environment.
• Experience supervising, coordinating or supporting a team.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of culturally safe care and the needs of Aboriginal Elders and communities.
• Knowledge of aged care quality standards, client care and service delivery requirements.
• The ability to build respectful relationships and work collaboratively with staff, clients and families.
• Relevant qualifications in aged care, community services or a related field will be highly regarded.

• Why Join IAC?
  Competitive remuneration: $40.58 per hour plus superannuation.
• Full salary sacrifice benefits: Access attractive not-for-profit salary packaging arrangements.
• Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal Elders.
• Leadership opportunity: Support and develop a dedicated aged care team.
• Community connection: Work for an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to supporting its community.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about Aboriginal aged care and ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you! If you want to know more about the role email Aged Care Coordinator Kirralee on kirralee.tamanui@iac.org.au.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

Aged Care Team Leader Job in Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW – SEEK