Independent Living Care Navigator

Aged & Community Services Australia; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellness programs and perks

Discounts

Job summary

Ballarat Community Health is seeking a Care Navigator for its Seniors Lifestyle Victoria program in Ballarat. You will provide person-centred care coordination to help older adults live independently at home, guiding participants through tailored plans to build capacity and wellbeing.

In a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will work with allied health, nursing and general practitioners to deliver holistic support, manage complex needs and promote social connection.

Qualifications

• Strong case management capability including care planning and support for older adults with complex needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with clients, families and providers.
• Written communication and documentation aligned with clinical and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care coordination for older adults.
• Guide participants through tailored plans to build capacity, enhance wellbeing and social connection.
• Collaborate with allied health, nursing, GPs and community providers to deliver holistic support.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Coordination

Attention to Detail

Empathy

Self Motivation

Establishing Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Allied Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

PRODA

My Aged Care

Clinical management software

Job description

Ballarat Community Health is seeking a Care Navigator for its Seniors Lifestyle Victoria program in Ballarat. You will provide person-centred care coordination to help older adults live independently at home, guiding participants through tailored plans to build capacity and wellbeing.

In a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will work with allied health, nursing and general practitioners to deliver holistic support, manage complex needs and promote social connection.