Care Partner

Part-time 25 hours a week Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate care partner to join our Care Services Team and support older people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about person-centred care, culturally responsive practice, and empowering older people to achieve their goals.

What’s on Offer?

• Immediate start

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

• Laptop and travel allowance provided

• SCHADS Award Level 4

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging benefits

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• 2025 Outstanding Community Organisation – Illawarra Business Award

• Diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workplace

About the Role

As a care partner, you will:

• Provide person-centred case coordination to older clients receiving aged care services

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualised care plans

• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and service providers to achieve client goals

• Support clients to navigate aged care systems

• Monitor service delivery, review outcomes, and adjust supports as required

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards

• Advocate for clients and ensure culturally safe, trauma-informed practice

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive services.

Essential Qualifications & Experience





• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community services, nursing, allied health, or related field

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 2 years preferred) in aged care, home care, case management, or care coordination

• Robust understanding of the Australian aged care system

• Experience supporting older people from multicultural backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to develop care plans, conduct assessments, and manage client caseloads

• High-level interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

About MCCI

MCCI is a non-profit charity supporting multicultural communities across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven and ACT-Queanbeyan regions.

With a diverse team of 300 staff and volunteers who speak 50 languages, we deliver a wide range of services for older people and their carers, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, young people, and families.

Next Steps

Application process

• Download the position description on our website

• Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria

• Applications will be assessed as they are received.

For more information about the role, please contact the People and Culture Team on 1800 11 6224.

MCCI is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential. We are also committed to creating a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and empowered.

📌 Care Partner (Canberra)
🏢 Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
📍 Canberra