Care Coordinator

  • Mulgrave, VIC, Australia, 3170
  • Full time
  • Join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and make a real impact across Victoria!
  • Support clients through innovative programs like Hoarding & Squalor Assistance and Care Finder
  • Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development

 

About the role

As a Care Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clients and carers through programs such as Hoarding & Squalor Assistance, Housing & Care Connections and Care Finder. You’ll ensure quality service delivery, apply consumer-directed care principles, and empower clients to manage their care plans with confidence.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
  • Provide advice on service options and coordinate referrals.
  • Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with funding and legislative requirements.
  • Facilitate community engagement activities and represent VMCH at network meetings.

About you 

  • Tertiary qualification in health or related field (e.g. community service, social work, nursing, allied health).
  • Experience in aged care, homelessness, disability, and mental health.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and case management skills.
  • Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Victorian driver’s licence and satisfactory National Police Check.
  • Preparedness to travel around Victoria as required

What we offer?

  • A collaborative and energetic team environment
  • Excellent salary packaging benefits
  • A competitive salary
  • Ongoing professional development
  • A positive and supportive workplace culture 
  • Employee Assistance Program

 About us

VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education to 7,600 people across Victoria. We operate in over 50 locations, have 3,300+ employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria.

 

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

 

As an employee of VMCH you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture, and excellent salary packaging benefits.

 

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and an Australian Criminal History Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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