Restorative Care Clinician

Care Connect - Community Care Provider; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

A community care provider in Melbourne is seeking a Restorative Care Partner to oversee clinical coordination and restorative services. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and values collaboration and excellence. Applicants should have experience in the aged care sector and must possess a relevant health qualification. The position includes access to salary packaging benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional.
• Extensive experience in clinical coordination or case management.
• Strong understanding of reablement and person-centred care models.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver restorative and rehabilitative care services.
• Engage with community stakeholders for support.
• Oversee quality care processes and risk management.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Risk management

Education

Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional

Specialist certifications

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Overview

Care Connect is entering a very exciting period of growth and change, and we are inviting applications from dynamic, innovative clinicians from Allied Health or Registered Nurses to join us as we grow.

About us

An industry-leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role

The Restorative Care Partner is responsible for the clinical coordination and delivery of restorative and rehabilitative care services in accordance with a client’s support plan. The Restorative Care Partner ensures optimal health outcomes for clients while promoting independence and functional recovery, and ensures culturally responsive, holistic, and inclusive care is provided.

This full-time, permanent position is based at our Abbotsford, Vic office, with hybrid working arrangements available.

The key aspects of this role will include:

• Community & stakeholder engagement
• Assessment & restorative care coordination
• Ongoing support, advice & guidance
• Quality care processes & risk management

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional
• Specialist certifications / qualifications in relevant disciplines are highly regarded
• Extensive experience in clinical coordination, case management, or restorative care within aged care, disability, or community services.
• Strong understanding of reablement, functional rehabilitation, and person-centred care models.
• Proficiency in risk management, compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Competence in using clinical documentation and care management systems.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication (listening, written and verbal), and liaison skills, with the ability to deliver dynamic, person-centred service within the community and in clients’ homes.
• Proven experience working in a fast-moving human services environment, managing a high workload, providing high quality advice and support for a range of client needs
• A sound understanding of the needs and experiences of people who receive community care services and of the community care system in relation to the program
• Competence and confidence in building productive networks and relationship development
• An ability to take initiative, problem solve and make decisions
• Experience working to operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and achieving business development targets, in a performance-driven environment
• Experience managing client budgets, being responsive and accountable for time sensitive tasks
• Drivers licence & own car

Most importantly, you will share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence - CARE - in everything you do.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a competitive salary package & as a not-for-profit employee, you are also able to access NFP Salary Packaging benefits & Meals & Entertainment packaging – increasing your take-home pay!
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a.
• We value your work/life balance with a flexible working environment, a passionate team and a caring, understanding work environment
• Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career.
• We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, click Apply Now and attach your current resume & a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application. If you have any questions, would like to request a position description or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Karen Hemsley – Talent Acquisition Lead at: [e-mail].

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations peoples, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.