" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCare Partner\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Aged Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing, Full Time, Hybrid role based in Mount Waverley\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTravel across the South East to meet our wonderful clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging benefits \u0026amp; discounts!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eLooking for meaningful work that helps older people live independently at home?\u0026nbsp;Join our Home Care Packages Team as a \u003cstrong\u003eCare Partner\u003c/strong\u003e, managing a caseload of Support at Home participants across \u003cstrong\u003eSouth East Metro\u003c/strong\u003e Melbourne. You\u0026rsquo;ll onboard new clients, develop and review care plans, coordinate services, and help people access the support they need. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and delivering person-centred care that respects each client\u0026rsquo;s preferences, culture, and goals. You\u0026rsquo;ll split your time between client visits in the community and collaboration with a supportive \u003cstrong\u003eMount Waverley\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eoffice-based team.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Criteria\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant \u003cstrong\u003equalification\u003c/strong\u003e in Social Work, Allied Health, Community Services, nursing, or another accepted discipline under the Support at Home Manual. Registered or Enrolled Nurses must hold current AHPRA registration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWillingness to travel for client visits and work from the office as required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of Home Care Packages/Support at Home, My Aged Care, and Aged Care Quality Standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommitment to helping older people remain independent at home\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, planning, organisation, and time management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident using Microsoft Office and client management systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and service providers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent and valid First Aid and CPR Certificate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA current Victorian Driver\u0026rsquo;s Licence\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Children Check - Employee\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesirable Criteria\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience managing Home Care Packages/Support at Home or similar government-funded health or community programs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with Carelink Plus or similar client management software\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting older people with diverse or complex care needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground in assessment, care planning, and service coordination\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to liaise confidently with community service providers\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid work options to support work-life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining and development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging options\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellbeing programs, lifestyle discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emecwa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecare\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic\u0026nbsp;backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAll successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply early!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early.\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2001842\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "