Posted: 27/07/2026

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Carers Victoria

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Carers Victoria is the state’s peak for-purpose organisation dedicated to ensuring that the 1 million unpaid carers across Victoria are understood, recognised, and supported. We provide free advice, deliver events and education, connect carers to vital respite activities, and analyse data to influence systemic change. Our mission is to ensure that all unpaid carers are recognised, valued, and supported. We’re focused on change for purpose and continue to evolve so we can better meet the needs of carers .We’relooking for a Regional Carer Navigator (RCN) to lead local efforts in the Metro Melbourne.

Job Description

The opportunity

Carers Victoria is looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven person to join our Regional Carer Engagement Team to team as our Metropolitan Regional Carer Navigator. This part-time role will suit someone who has experience in designing and delivering group programs and building connections and referral pathways between organisations.

What you’ll be doing

- Planning, designing & facilitating inclusive, group-based activities that engage and empower carers
- Strengthening partnerships and referral pathways to make it easier for carers to get information, advice and assistance when they need it and increasing awareness of Carers Victoria
- Regularly reviewing, reporting on, and adapting the program we offer.

About you

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

- Experience designing andfacilitatinggroup-based wellbeing and inclusion programs
- Strong understanding (or ability to quickly develop understanding) of issues affecting unpaid carers
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across community, health, and local government sectors
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team




- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including use of CRM systems and MS Officesuite
- Person-centred, inclusive approach that respects diverse experiences and identities
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to exercise sound judgement
- Highly developed communication skills with carers and professionals
- Commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and building connected, caring communities

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, psychology,counselling, or a related discipline, orsignificant experiencein a comparable community-facing role
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for travel
- Current first aid certificate or willingness to undertake first aid training
- Willingness to provide a current Working with Children Check and undertake apolicecheck prior to commencement

Key attributes

- A self-starterwho can work autonomously,identifylocal opportunities, and take initiative in a regional setting
- Community-connectedwith the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse local networks
- Relationship-focused, skilled at forming andmaintainingstrong partnerships with carers, service providers, and stakeholders
- Empathetic and person-centred, with a genuine commitment to supporting unpaid carers and respecting lived experience
- Adaptable and resourceful, able to respond to changing community needs and work flexibly across locations
- Organised and accountable, with strong planning, reporting, and follow-through skills
- Values-driven,aligned with Carers Victoria’s commitment to inclusion, safety, and social justice





Why work with us

- Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for unpaid carers
- Work in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation
- 12-month fixed-term, part time position (0.6 FTE, three days per week: Monday to Wednesday), with the opportunity to increase to 0.8 FTE until October to cover staff leave.
- Salary: $96,893 -gross pro rata + plus superannuation, with some flexibility to negotiate based on experience and qualifications
- Not-for-profit salary packaging available
- Hybrid working arrangement: a mix of working from home, potentially from place-based services in the region, regional travel within the catchment (with reimbursed costs), and travel to the Melbourne CBD office for weekly anchor day and team days. There may be some regional travel which might require overnight stays.

Pleasenote:shortlisted applicants willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a national police check, Working with Children Check, working rights and reference checks.

Further information

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected] the subject line:Job Enquiry - Regional Carer Navigator – Metro Melbourne

Carers Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ communities, carers, and people with disabilities.

Carers Victoria is committed tomaintaininga diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people. Carers Victoria is also committed to protecting the best interests and safety of children and vulnerable individuals.

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📌 Regional Carer Navigator (Metro Melbourne)
🏢 Carers Victoria
📍 Melbourne