Care Partner

VMCH; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport discounts

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

VMCH in Bacchus Marsh, VIC, is seeking a Care Partner to empower older adults to remain independent at home. You will coordinate personalised in-home supports, assessments and care plans while travelling across Ballarat and Melbourne’s western suburbs to build relationships and ensure wellbeing.

Join a values-driven organisation with opportunities for professional development, flexible family-friendly arrangements, salary packaging and employee supports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor degree or above).
• Experience coordinating care and managing assessments and care plans.
• Ability to manage consumer budgets and coordinate services effectively.
• Sound computer skills and experience with client management systems.
• Understanding of aged care services, referral pathways and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personalised services to enhance wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
• Develop and implement care plans for clients with complex needs.
• Travel across Metropolitan & Regional areas to support clients.
• Build relationships with clients, their networks and support services.
• Advocate for client needs and coordinate across services.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Budget management

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma qualification or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

• Own your portfolio, build real relationships — flexible, community-based case management
• Based in Bacchus Marsh, supporting clients across Ballarat and Melbourne's western suburbs
• Support older Australians with your Home & Community Care expertise

• Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia, 3340
• Full time

Care Partner

• Own your portfolio, build real relationships — flexible, community-based case management
• Based in Bacchus Marsh, supporting clients across Ballarat and Melbourne's western suburbs
• Support older Australians with your Home & Community Care expertise

The Position

As a Care Partner, you are at the heart of our mission, empowering older adults to remain independent, safe, and connected within their own homes and communities.

Based in Bacchus Marsh, this role supports clients across Ballarat and Melbourne's western metropolitan region, requiring regular travel to build meaningful relationships and coordinate personalised services that enhance wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

Bring your care coordination skills, client-focused mindset, and passion for making a difference. You'll work closely with clients and their support networks to navigate services, coordinate supports, advocate for individual needs, and help clients achieve their personal goals.

What’s Required

• Diploma qualification in a relevant field or higher (e.g. Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor degree or above)
• Experience in case management, care coordination or client services within aged care, community services or a similar environment
• Experience completing assessments, developing care plans and supporting clients with complex needs
• Ability to manage consumer budgets and support services effectively
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and client management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work autonomously
• Understanding of community aged care services, referral pathways and person-centred care principles
• Knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards and sector reforms
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and car registration
• Willingness to travel across Metropolitan & Regional areas
• National Police Check

What’s Possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More About Us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.