• Provide Support to Carers - facilitate social events and outings
• Rewarding Part-time 4 days per week fixed term to June 2025
• Salary plus NFP packaging plus car allowance hybrid work arrangement 
• Located in Eastern suburbs

About the role

The role of Carer Engagement Officer is to facilitate social and educational events and outings for carers with the focus on Carer wellbeing.  The schedule of events will include day trips, guest speaker, leisure & lifestyle activities suitable for Carers of varying ages.

This role reports to the Manager, Carer Support a part time 4 days per week, WFH options and is based in Camberwell.   

About you

Ideally you will be experienced in developing and delivering innovative, engaging programs and events suited to Carer Support programs and have a working knowledge of Carer Services, you may hold a tertiary qualification – Cert IV Leisure & Lifestyle or Disability or Community however lived experience will be high regarded.  

Skills and experience required

• Previous experience in Carer Support and knowledge of Disability Services
• Outstanding customer focus and ability to meet individual carers needs.
• Experience in facilitating a diverse range of events and activities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, Ability to build strong effective working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (internally and externally)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
• A current full Victorian Driver’s License
• Level 2 First aid and Current CPR
• Ability to work outside of a standard business hour while assisting and delivering programs for carers

If you have the passion skills and experience for this role, please Apply Now.    You will be joining a supportive team in a varied and rewarding role.  

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion 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.

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, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.