Employee Engagement Coordinator - Arcare Castlemaine

• Permanent Part time role- 5 days per week- 6 hours per day
• We can be flexible with the start and finish times for the right candidate
• Registered Nurse OR Endorsed Enrolled Nurse qualification required
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment & Previous experience as a Trainer- Desirable

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, we have 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way! Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.

Backed by a dedicated team of over 7000 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.

Position Summary

The Employee Engagement Coordinator is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment by managing workforce planning, staff development and engagement initiatives. This role oversees roster management, leave planning and care minute targets while ensuring alignment with employee aspirations, availability and performance.

They coordinate training, upskilling and traineeship programs to support professional growth and retention. Additionally, the Employee Engagement Coordinator analyzes turnover trends, enhances onboarding and orientation experiences and builds relationships through local networking to strengthen workforce stability and engagement.

Key Work Areas

• Roster Management-Maintain and update the master roster to ensure adequate staffing coverage while balancing operational needs and employee preferences.
• Staff Aspirations, Availability, and Performance- Track and maintain records of employee aspirations, professional development goals, and study commitments.
• Upskilling- Promote a culture of continuous learning by encouraging staff participation in training and upskilling initiatives.
• Turnover- Conduct exit interviews to understand reasons for employee turnover and identify patterns or areas for improvement.
• Staff Orientation- Foster engagement from day one by connecting new hires with existing team members.
• Local Networking- Establish partnerships that support recruitment, traineeships, and ongoing professional development.
• Payroll Management-Liaise with the Arcare Payroll Department on behalf of employees and management
• Administration- Advertisements for additional staff are referred to Recruitment within 24 hours of availability

Selection criteria

• Registered Nurse OR Endorsed Enrolled Nurse qualification
• AHPRA Registration
• NDIS Clearance (current) and Statutory Declaration that does not preclude working in Aged Care
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.
• Aged care experience or similar.
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment & Previous experience as a Trainer- Desirable

Ready to Apply

It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus of working together as one team.   If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.