• Make a real difference to people’s lives 
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

The Care Partner - Client Intake and Assessment role is key in helping clients smoothly access home care services. This includes conducting home visits, performing intake assessments, and supporting aged care assessments.

The role may also involve managing a 30% caseload of work time to provide care management support when intake referrals are low. 

About you

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Diploma in Nursing, Diploma in Case Management, Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a related field experience 
• Strong understanding of aged care assessment processes, including Home Care Packages and Support at Home Programs.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles related to home care settings.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and liaise with clients, families, and service providers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach to care, with a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older individuals.

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.

Working at Spectrum

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and flexible hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability. 

Find out more about us on our website www.spectrumvic.org.au

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, please apply by clicking Apply Now and submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion.  We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability.  Please reach out if you require any support in this process.

For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please contact (contact details)

We are keen to fill this position so don't delay in applying - applications will be progressed as we receive them.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Spectrum has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.