Care Partner (Case Manager)
- Short Term 6 month Contract based in Darwin
- Contribute to innovative aged care practice and reform implementation
- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually & 5 weeks annual leave
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, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services
We offer great benefits, including:
- 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
Note: This is a fixed term contract for six months (full time)
As a Care Partner, you will play a central role in coordinating culturally safe, consumer‑centered care for older people living at home. Working within the Aged Care Standards and organisational guidelines, you will:
- Conduct assessments and develop, implement, and review individualised care plans
- Coordinate supports and services that align with consumer goals, preferences, and budget
- Build strong, respectful relationships with consumers, families, carers, and service providers
- Complete home safety and risk assessments
- Maintain accurate administration, data, case notes, and financial records
- Support social and activity group programs that foster inclusion and wellbeing
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and practice guidance to designated Support Workers
- Represent Anglicare NT across stakeholder networks as needed
- Participate in occasional out‑of‑hours work and the On‑Call roster
What We’re Looking For:
You will be an organised, empathetic, and culturally responsive professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You thrive in dynamic environments and value teamwork, continuous improvement, and quality service delivery.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, Social Work, Community Services or similar (preferred)
- Experience in care planning, assessment, and service coordination for older people
- Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities
- Knowledge of aged care reforms, legislation, quality standards, and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- Strong administration, ICT, financial monitoring, and reporting skills
- Understanding of aged care and community service systems and local providers
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and support staff in delivering high‑quality consumer‑centered care
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Availability for occasional after‑hours and On‑Call work
Note: The filling of 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 Manger Aged Care on (08) 8985 0000
Applications close COB Friday 10 April 2026
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.
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.
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