Care Partner

VMCH; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible, family friendly work culture

Wellbeing initiatives

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport access

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

VMCH is seeking a Care Partner based in Pakenham to support older Australians across Eastern and Southern Metropolitan Melbourne, with regular travel across metropolitan and regional areas. You will coordinate services, develop care plans, manage budgets and ensure quality care in clients’ homes.

The role emphasizes person-centred care, empowering clients and carers, and working within a multidisciplinary team to meet KPIs and service targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor degree or above).
• Experience in case management, care coordination or client services within aged care or community services.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate person-centred services within the Support at Home environment, supporting clients to achieve their goals and remain independent at home.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to clients in their homes and communities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and coordinate services.
• Empower clients and carers to make informed choices about their care and support.
• Manage your own client portfolio, including budgets, services and changing care needs.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with aged care quality standards and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and client confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns where required.
• Work towards agreed KPIs and service delivery targets, balancing quality client outcomes with productivity and service growth.

Skills

Client-focused care

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Budget management

Travel ready

Education

Diploma qualification or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

Care Partner

• Own your portfolio, build real relationships, flexible, community-based case management
• Based in Pakenham, supporting clients across Eastern and Southern Metropolitan Melbourne
• 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 Pakenham, you’ll support clients across Eastern and Southern Metropolitan Melbourne, extending through to Gippsland. Regular travel is an important part of the role, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with clients and coordinate personalised services that enhance their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate person-centred services within the Support at Home environment, supporting clients to achieve their goals and remain independent at home
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to clients in their homes and communities
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and coordinate services
• Empower clients and carers to make informed choices about their care and support
• Manage your own client portfolio, including budgets, services and changing care needs
• Ensure services are delivered in line with aged care quality standards and organisational policies
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and client confidentiality
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and escalates concerns where required
• Work towards agreed KPIs and service delivery targets, balancing quality client outcomes with productivity and service growth.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

Bring your care coordination skills, client-focused mindset, and passion for making a difference.As a Care Partner, you'll work closely with clients and their support networks to deliver personalised services that enhance wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

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.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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