• Exciting new opportunity - providing case management for my Aged Care (MAC)
• Full-time maximum term position for 12 months
• Based at either our Dandenong or Noble Park office, providing services across the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
• You must have received your first and second Covid-19 vaccinations to be considered for this position
• Annual salary is $67,821 + 10.5% super
• Other benefits include:
  • Regular performance feedback and performance review process
  • Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
  • Employee Discount Program (Flare)
  • Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
  • Flexible Working Arrangements where it meets operational requirements

About the role

We are seeking applications for a Case Manager My Aged Care (MAC) position. If successful, you will service and meet our My Aged Care Package (MAC) clients' every day needs to a high standard, and will implement case management plans and play a vital role in ensuring that clients have access to all required services to meet their care plans.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Allied Health, Social Work or Registered Nursing or similar field
• A current Working with Children check (Employee) for Victoria
• A current NDIS Screening Clearance
• A current valid Driver's licence is required, with access to a comprehensively insured car preferred.
• Be an energetic and enthusiastic team player and contributor
• Ability to successfully manage client case load, their budgets and their roster needs
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, particularly building healthy rapport with clients, carers and colleagues
• Be proficient in office computer systems and be willing to share knowledge where necessary
• A comprehensive working knowledge of the Home Care Packages Operational Manual, the Aged Care Standards, Aged Care Act and an understanding of the Victorian Health Records Act
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain contacts with a broad range of people and community organisations to facilitate clients' access to appropriate services
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise your own quality work to achieve specific objectives
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective case management to clients from CALD backgrounds on home care packages
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Strengths Based Model and a Client-Centred Approach in practice with clients
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve/exceed key performance goals
• Sound and current knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, guidelines and insurance schemes associated with effective My Aged Care operations

To apply for this position please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

Interviews and other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.

A position description is attached.