Care Partner

Age Up Health; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Age Up Health in Australia is seeking a Registered Nurse to join as a Care Partner, bringing hands-on Support at Home experience and a passion for relationship-based care.

You’ll translate goals into practical care plans, build trusted relationships with participants and families, and coordinate supports, funding and referrals to maximize outcomes while using digital tools to reduce admin.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged care or community services.
• Ability to manage a caseload and plan care.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with participants and families.
• Create personalised, compliant care plans.
• Review and adjust plans as client needs change.
• Support informed decisions around services and budgets.
• Coordinate supports and referrals for seamless care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness.
• Manage incidents and respond to feedback professionally.
• Work with care workers and clinicians to ensure consistent outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Decision-making

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing qualification

AHPRA registration

Tools

CRM platforms

Care management tools

Job description

Work options:

Hybrid

Spend more time with clients. Less time on admin.

At Age Up Health, we believe ageing Australians deserve care that feels personal, local and deeply human.

As the aged care sector has moved through a period of significant reform, we’ve invested in stronger capability, smarter systems and better ways of working that keep care outcomes-focused, sustainable and centred on people.

We pride ourselves on supporting our people, standing by our values and operating with discipline and structure.

We believe care should feel like a warm hug, while running with the precision of a Swiss watch.

If you are someone who wants to do meaningful work, grow professionally and help shape the future of in-home care, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse with hands-on Support at Home experience to join our team as a Care Partner.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise and knowledge of the Support at Home program with a genuine passion for building relationships and helping clients achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

You’ll build genuine face-to-face relationships, understand what matters most to each client, and translate goals into practical support that improves day-to-day life.

You’ll be backed by experienced leaders, clear processes and modern digital tools designed to reduce administration and free you up to focus on what matters most: listening well, solving problems thoughtfully and delivering exceptional care outcomes across a defined caseload.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, embraces change and wants to help raise the standard of care in a fast-evolving sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with participants and families through regular, meaningful engagement
• Translate participant goals into clear, personalised and compliant care plans
• Keep plans current through proactive reviews and timely adjustments as needs change
• Support participants to make informed decisions around services, budgets and priorities
• Plan and monitor funding to maximise outcomes, sustainability and value
• Identify emerging risks, service gaps or wellbeing concerns early and act decisively
• Coordinate supports and referrals to ensure care is seamless and responsive
• Manage incidents, feedback and complaints with empathy, professionalism and follow-through
• Maintain accurate, high-quality documentation that is current and audit-ready
• Partner closely with care workers, clinicians and internal teams to deliver consistent outcomes
• Use systems and digital tools effectively to stay organised and maximise participant-facing time

About You

You care deeply about people, but you also bring sound judgement, confidence and the ability to think clearly in complex situations.

You enjoy building relationships, having meaningful conversations and helping people make informed choices. You are proactive, resilient and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to balance warmth with accountability.

You see change as an opportunity to grow, improve and contribute.

Most importantly, you bring a caring heart and a capable mind, someone who wants to make a genuine impact while being part of a high-performing, values-led team.

You’ll Also Bring

• Experience in aged care, community services, health or a related sector
• A relevant nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Understanding of Home Care Packages and/or the Support at Home program (desirable)
• Confidence managing a caseload and taking ownership of outcomes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to balance participant advocacy with compliance and funding requirements
• Comfort using digital systems, CRM platforms and care management tools
• Adaptability, resilience and openness to new ways of working
• Clinical, allied health or community services qualifications (desirable)