Clinical Coordinator
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We are seeking an exceptional community minded individual to join our Ageing Well team as Clinical Coordinator in a Permanent Full‑Time capacity.
Location: Colac, Victoria
Colac Otway Shire Council's Ageing Well Service is an integral part of Colac's highly regarded health and community services sector. It offers a rewarding career path in the Aged and Disability Services field and a meaningful contribution to people's lives.
Located within two hours south‑west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests, and the northern lakes. It offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities.
The Clinical Coordinator's primary objective is to ensure that Council...
* Provides clinical oversight to ensure the service provides high quality, person‑centred aged care services that are culturally appropriate, and aligned with participants' goals, preferences and rights.
* Remains compliant with relevant legislation, standards, and policies including aged care quality standards.
* Identifies, assesses and mitigates clinical risks, implementing best practice and risk management strategies to enhance participant safety and high‑quality service delivery.
* Supports workforce capability and continuous improvement, providing clinical leadership, training and mentoring to all Ageing Well staff and enhancing overall service delivery within the Ageing Well team.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, lead and review Ageing Well clinical policies and procedures.
* Promote internal and external advocacy to uphold participants' rights, ensuring that services and systems prioritise participant choice, dignity, and autonomy.
* Foster a learning culture within the team by contributing to the development and delivery of regular training opportunities, promoting skill sharing and supporting ongoing education of staff.
* Ensure compliance with clinical policies, procedures and conduct clinical audits.
* Oversee complex care plans and work in collaboration with health services/clinicians as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing a holistic care approach that supports participants and their families.
About You
* Qualification in Nursing (RN Div 1) including current AHPRA registration.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in aged or community care.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical assessments and in developing, monitoring and reviewing care plans aligned with participant needs and clinical guidelines.
* Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and supporting staff to deliver high‑quality care within organisational guidelines and aged care quality standards.
* Knowledge of aged care legislation, aged care quality standards and aged care reforms (desired).
* Excellent time‑management skills and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
* Well‑developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
* Current Victorian driver's licence, Police Check, WWCC, First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $96,918.12 to $107,051.36 per annum pro rata plus superannuation.
How to Apply
* Download and review the Position Description, including the Key Selection Criteria.
* Include the following in your application:
o Letter of application
o Current resume
o Key Selection Criteria responses
* Submit your application.
Applications close on Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child‑safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment. It is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Government Administration
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