Aged Care Navigator: Help Carers Access My Aged Care

Wellways; Bowral; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways is seeking a full-time, ongoing Carer Gateway Services role based in Bowral, NSW. The position offers SCHADS Level 4B at $46.70 per hour, with salary packaging up to $15,899, 17.5% leave loading, and superannuation.

The role focuses on supporting Older Carers to navigate the My Aged Care system, including outreach to CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in Queensland, Southwestern Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains regions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field (e.g. social work, human services, aged care, community services or health)
• National Police Check (less than 12 months old)
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card QLD
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
• Evidence of working rights within Australia (birth cert/passport/visa)
• Current valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Support Older Carers and Carers supporting frail aged people to better understand and access the My Aged Care system.
• Collaborate with My Aged Care Assessment teams and contact centre staff to ensure Carer outcomes are met.
• Engage hard-to-reach populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and CALD communities.
• Ensure Carers have access to information and support to engage with My Aged Care.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a related field (e.g. social work, human services, aged care, community services or health)

Tools

Driver's License

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Blue Card

NDIS Orientation Module

Job description

Wellways is seeking a full-time, ongoing Carer Gateway Services role based in Bowral, NSW. The position offers SCHADS Level 4B at $46.70 per hour, with salary packaging up to $15,899, 17.5% leave loading, and superannuation.

The role focuses on supporting Older Carers to navigate the My Aged Care system, including outreach to CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in Queensland, Southwestern Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains regions.