Care Finder Project Officer - Fixed Term Part Time - Full Time / Casual - Across NCN Health

Position:      Care Finder Project Officer

Location:      Across NCN Health

EFT/Hours:  0.6 EFT to 1.0 EFT & Casual role available

Status:         Fixed Term Part Time to Full Time (until July 2026) /

Casual July 2027

Hourly Rate: $40.1125 - $50.7105 per hour plus 12% superannuation plus casual loading if applicable

About the Role

NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for a Care Finder Project Officer to join our team at NCN Health.

The Care Finder program aims to connect and engage older people who have significant difficulty accessing aged care services and are at risk of "falling through the cracks."

The position will be responsible for supporting and providing intensive assistance senior members of the community to understand, access aged care services and connect with relevant support in the community. 

About You

• Vaccination against seasonal Influenza (mandatory)
• Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
• Experience in the community aged care sector with demonstrated experience in assessment, care coordination / case management or advocacy or other relevant role within a service coordination context
• Relevant qualification (e.g: Social Work, Human Services, Aged Care, Community Services or Health) 
•  A demonstrated understanding of diversity issues as they relate to individuals and their engagement with community care services.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the service coordination framework including the key elements of initial contact, initial needs identification, assessment, care planning and the service coordination tool templates and standards
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write in a way that is clear, appropriate and readily understood by the target audience

What We Offer

At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.

• Professional and career development
• Reward and recognition program
• Health and wellbeing program
• Social club membership and events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Free on-site car parking and bike parking
• NCN Health uniform
• Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)

Enquiries

Karen Edwards, Manager Community Aged Care & Disability, Phone: (03) 5862 0560

For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Closing Date

Tuesday, 17th February 2026 at 11:59pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.

Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on 03 5862 0577.

About Us

NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.

With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.

Why Join Us?

We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.

We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.

NCN Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies/third parties and will not be liable, or responsible for, any fees or costs associated with their submission.