• 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

We are seeking an Aged Care Services Program Officer to facilitate the well-being and independence of older clients through comprehensive intake and assessment procedures. Your role is crucial in ensuring that older individuals receive tailored support to enable prolonged home living. By using your expertise in My Aged Care and employing a holistic approach, you connect clients with suitable services while addressing their diverse needs, including those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Additionally, your contribution to the Support for Carers Program underscores your commitment to supporting caregivers, recognising their invaluable role, and assisting them in maintaining balance and well-being while caring for loved ones.

This position is a 4.1 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award. It is a fixed term of 12 month role.

About you

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Diploma in Community Services and/ or related Aged Care Qualifications
• Experience in the aged and / or disability sectors
• Knowledge of Aged Care Programs and Support at Home Model
• Experience or knowledge of CHSP or HACC programs preferably in a case worker or service coordination role
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal enabling effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Skills and experience in effective time management and meeting program objectives and KPIs.

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.

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 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. Please reach out if you require any support in this process.

For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please call Aiche Merhi Group Services Team Leader Ph: 03 9977 9003 [email protected] using the subject line: Program Officer Aged Care Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

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.

Program Officer-Aged Care Services PD.