Workforce Coordinator

About the role – Fulltime Max Term for 12 Months

Care Pathways provides 24/7 residential care for children and young people under guardianship or without a legal guardian, many of whom have experienced trauma and live with complex needs. The program focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environments that support young people to heal and thrive.

The Workforce Coordinator leads and supports staff, overseeing rostering and coordination to ensure high-quality care is delivered in line with Baptist Care SA’s practice framework.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Work in Collaboration with House Coordinators and Team Leaders to understand and effectively schedule in line with individual placement and client needs
• Support in monitoring of mandatory training and certification requirements of staff to ensure delivery of care meeting with contractual compliance
• Provide leadership, support, clear direction and mentoring to direct reports

About you:

You are a compassionate and organised leader with experience supporting vulnerable children and young people. You bring a calm, solutions-focused approach to coordinating teams, managing rosters, and responding to complex situations.

Committed to trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, you build strong relationships, support staff wellbeing, and foster a positive team culture. With strong attention to detail and administrative skills, you ensure services run smoothly and meet compliance requirements.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or Disability (in conjunction with relevant experience)
• Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk children and young people with complex needs and/or a disability
• Experience in Scheduling and application of relevant award and industrial provision

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

About us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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