Care Partner

Respect; Launceston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for liv

Meals and holiday accommodation $2,650

Job summary

Respect in Launceston is seeking a compassionate Care Partner to support older Australians to live independently and safely at home. You will provide person-centred care, build strong relationships, manage participant plans, and coordinate with clinical teams to ensure holistic outcomes.

This full-time role, Monday to Friday, focuses on dignity, wellbeing, and sustainable home care. A passion for meaningful, long-term aged care and strong practical budgeting skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management, aged care or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to advocate for participant dignity and person-centred care.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in budgeting, funds management and service coordination.
• Good digital literacy; conflict resolution skills; RN with AHPRA is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred, enablement-focused case management promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans with regular reviews.
• Monitor wellbeing, identify risks, and coordinate referrals with clinical and community services.
• Coordinate care transitions including restorative, palliative and end-of-life pathways.
• Oversee service coordination, participant budgets, scheduling, and maintain compliant records.

Skills

Case management

Aged care

Communication

Budgeting

Digital literacy

Conflict resolution

Independent working

Education

AHPRA registration (desirable)

Job description

About Respect

Respect is Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider. As a not-for-profit, we’re committed to helping older Australians live with dignity, independence and purpose. Join a supportive, values-led team where your contribution makes a real difference.

About The Role

Make a real difference with Respect’s Independence at Home team. Support older Australians to live safely and independently in their own homes while building meaningful connections and promoting dignity and wellbeing. Join a caring, supportive team where your work matters every day.

We’re seeking a compassionate and reliable Care Partner to support clients to live independently and safely in their own homes.

This full-time, Monday to Friday role based in Launceston is ideal for someone who values person-centred care, builds strong relationships and takes pride in providing dependable, respectful support.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Care Partner you will:

• Deliver safe, person-centred, enablement-focused case management that promotes participant independence, wellbeing and community connection.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and complete regular reviews in line with participant goals, changing needs and Support at Home requirements.
• Monitor wellbeing, identify and elevate risks or changes, and coordinate referrals with clinical teams, allied health and community services to achieve holistic outcomes.
• Coordinate care transitions, including restorative, palliative and end-of-life pathways, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
• Oversee service coordination, participant budgets and workforce scheduling while maintaining accurate documentation, legislative and organisational compliance, risk management, complaints handling and continuous improvement.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management, aged care, home care or a related field, with a strong understanding of the aged care sector, Aged Care Quality Standards, Code of Conduct and accreditation requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and advocate for participant dignity, choice and person-centred care.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, prioritise competing demands and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in budgeting, funds management and service coordination, with knowledge of risk management, hazard identification and incident reporting.
• Strong digital literacy and conflict resolution skills. Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration is desirable but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.