Care Partner
Job No:
NWRH155
Location:
Mount Isa
Make a meaningful impact in outback communities. Join a supportive team and grow your career with purpose.
Why NWRH
North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is a not-for-profit delivering culturally responsive, high-quality primary health and aged care across rural, regional and remote North & West Queensland. When you join NWRH, you join a values-led team that cares—about clients, communities and each other.
The Opportunity
As a Care Partner (or Clinical Care Partner), you’ll work alongside clients, carers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care that supports independence, health and quality of life. You’ll coordinate and review tailored care plans across aged care and disability programs—making every interaction count.
You will:
- Complete holistic assessments and co-design care plans aligned to client goals and clinical recommendations.
- Coordinate and monitor services under CHSP, Support at Home, QCSS and NDIS.
- Help clients and carers navigate systems, provide informed consent and share feedback.
- Collaborate with internal/external clinicians for complex needs and referrals.
- Keep accurate records and report outcomes to funding/quality frameworks.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with clients, families and community stakeholders.
- Travel to outreach locations (road and occasional small aircraft) as required.
You’ll Bring
- Experience in case management or coordination in aged care and/or disability services.
- A client-centred, strengths-based approach and cultural humility (especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples).
- Confidence with mobile tech (smartphone/tablet/laptop) and digital health records; MS Office proficiency.
- Strong communication, documentation and time-management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice to have (one or more):
- Familiarity with Support at Home, Home Care Packages, CHSP, QCSS, NDIS.
- Clinical background (e.g., RN or Allied Health) for the Clinical Care Partner stream.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current First Aid & CPR.
- Current Australian driver’s license.
- National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain).
- Unrestricted Australian working rights.
- Clinical Care Partner only: Current AHPRA registration (discipline-relevant).
What’s on Offer
- Salary from $73,412 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
- Generous salary packaging (increase your take-home pay).
- 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible, supportive work environment with genuine development opportunities.
- A role with purpose—supporting people to live safely and independently at home.
Early applications encouraged. Shortlisting and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Questions? Contact Cianne Denyer, Team Leader at cianne.denyer@nwrh.com.au
Ready to apply? Send your resume
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!