Home Care Partner

Lutheran Services Australia; Rosewood; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a part-time Home Care Partner to support older Australians living at home in Cabanda, Rosewood. You will build trusting relationships, develop tailored care plans, and coordinate services to meet individual needs within budget.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, care planning and budget management, with face-to-face visits and occasional video contacts. You’ll join a values-driven, not-for-profit team dedicated to safe, compassionate,

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, home care, or case management.
• Strong understanding of Home Care Packages, Support at Home and CHSP funding models.
• Care planning, assessments, and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication with clients, families and stakeholders.
• Person-centred, culturally safe and respectful approach.
• Organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand their needs, goals and funding levels.
• Develop and manage personalised care plans aligned to preferences and budgets.
• Conduct regular client check-ins (monthly) in line with government requirements.
• Review and adjust care plans to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Liaise with families, carers and service providers to coordinate supports.
• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure services are within funding.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with aged care standards.

Skills

Aged care

Care planning

Budget management

Communication

Client engagement

Organisation

Independent work

Education

Aged care qualifications

Job description

Home Care Partner - Cabanda

Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives - Every Single Day. We are seeking a compassionate and organised Care Partner to join our Home Care team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and delivering truly person-centred care to older Australians living at home. If you are seeking a Care Partner role with a reasonable case, look no further.

Location

Cabanda - Rosewood, QLD

Hours

Part Time, Permanent - 56 hrs/fortnight (Monday - Friday)

Remuneration

$39.91 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee Discounts & Benefits

About The Role

As a Care Partner, you will play a key role in supporting clients to live independently with dignity and choice. You will work closely with clients and their families to understand their needs, develop tailored care plans, and ensure services are delivered effectively and within budget.

This Is a Hands-on, Relationship-focused Role Where You Will

• Meet with clients (initially face-to-face where possible) to understand their needs, goals and funding levels
• Develop and manage personalised care plans aligned to individual preferences and budgets
• Conduct regular client check-ins (minimum monthly contact in line with government requirements)
• Review and adjust care plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective
• Liaise with families, carers, and service providers to coordinate supports
• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure services are delivered within allocated funding
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with aged care standards

Where face-to-face visits are not practical, ongoing engagement may occur via video calls. An after-hours phone is shared between the Care Partners.

About You

You are someone who genuinely cares about people and enjoys building trust and connection. You are also organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple clients and priorities.

You Will Bring

• Experience in aged care, home care, or case management
• Strong understanding of Home Care Packages, Support at Home and CHSP funding models
• Demonstrated experience in care planning, assessments, and budget management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with clients, families, and stakeholders
• A person-centred, culturally safe and respectful approach
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Qualifications in aged care are highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Join us at an exciting time — we’re on a 5-year growth journey, creating new opportunities, strengthening our services, and investing in our people
• Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meals & entertainment
• Fitness Passport: discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Employee discounts - including health insurance, utilities, retail and more
• Employee Assistance Program - support for you and your family
• Learning & development support - grow your career and leadership capability Supportive, values-led team culture where people genuinely care

Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 90-year history of providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. Our services extend beyound aged care to include retirement living, home care, disability support, mental health, and family services always placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining a values-driven aged care provider committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that empowers older people to remain in their homes and communities.

Be part of a team where your work has purpose, your wellbeing matters, and your contribution truly shapes the lives of older people in our community.