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.

As the aged care landscape evolves, we remain steadfast in our mission to support our clients with compassion, quality care, and proactive leadership.

Opportunities available

We currently have two Care Manager opportunities available, both Full-Time with a 12-month maximum term contract, working across the Loddon Mallee region- Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill.

These roles, in the Community Aged Care program, work with clients and stakeholders in assessing, planning and managing client services. In these roles you will:

• Demonstrate the value of Care Connect advice, ongoing guidance, services and offerings, to enable people to live in their homes for as long as possible and meet our aspiration to be “the first choice for people seeking connections to care, support and community”
• Liaise with Care Connect employees, stakeholders – including Local Health Districts and their referrers, service providers, specialists or complex care providers on behalf of the client and Care Connect
• Review referral and intake information and complete assessments of Aged Care clients either face to face or via phone
•  Undertaken person-centred care planning in accordance with Care Connect’s service model, developing the client’s initial care plan, schedule of services, including identifying the client’s care needs, preferences, requirements and setting client service expectations
• Provide on-going advice and guidance, plus customer service excellence

Location: The roles will cover locations within the Loddon Mallee region – primarily the Bendigo and Echuca regions, however other locations will be included and will involve working from home. Candidates residing in Bendigo and Echuca are encouraged to apply however a Melbourne based candidate with capacity to travel will be considered.

You will also be required to attend monthly meetings & training from time to time at our head office in Abbotsford. Travel expenses and/or assistance will be provided.

About You…

You are perfect for this role if you love engaging with people, value relationships in your work and are confident in delivering person-centred-care plans to a diverse client base. You are committed to treating others with respect and maintaining confidentiality. You share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence - CARE.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary degree in Health or Allied Health field and minimum of 4 years' relevant experience 
• Experience working within a Community Care setting
• Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated time management, prioritisation and budget management skills
• A current Australian Driver's Licence & own car
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite and exposure and/or ability to acquire skills for in-house client database systems
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care management and a deep understanding of working with First Nations communities - People from a First Nations background are encouraged to apply.

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, PLUS maximise your salary as a not-for-profit employee by accessing Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.  

At Care Connect, we genuinely value your work-life balance. You’ll be part of a flexible, supportive and understanding team environment that empowers you to do your best work.

You’ll have access to ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career, as well as a dedicated Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products. 

Next Steps….

If this role sounds like you, apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button now! Come and join the team!

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.