Make a Difference in Aboriginal Aged Care!

Are you a passionate and experienced team leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal Elders and community members?

Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation (IAC) is seeking a dedicated Aged Care Team Leader to support the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe aged care services across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career, supporting a committed team while ensuring our Elders receive the respect, care and support they deserve.

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 secure 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.

Aboriginal Identified Position

This is an Aboriginal identified position. Applications are sought from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, in recognition of the importance of cultural knowledge, community connection and lived experience in delivering culturally appropriate services.

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 ••••@iac.org.au.

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

Join Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation and help us continue delivering quality care and support to our Elders and community.

📌 Aged Care Team Leader (Wollongong)
🏢 Illawarra Aboriginal
📍 Wollongong