About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our ****staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
philosophy –
Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
– underpinned by our values of
Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion
, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Barwon
Easy to access with public transport and
free on/off site parking
Above award
hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650
annually
Annual
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Career pathways
, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave
options
Location options - move within our
Uniting AgeWell network
(Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit,
values-based
organisation
About the role:
Based in Waurn Ponds, this Program Manager position is a key leadership role within Home Care, working closely with the Director to deliver high quality services to older people in the community.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and oversee the delivery of Home Care and Respite programs, ensuring services are safe, compliant and genuinely centred on client choice and independence.
The role balances operational leadership, financial stewardship and service development, including growth of fee-for-service offerings.
You will play a hands-on role in shaping team capability,



improving service delivery and driving robust outcomes for clients and the organisation.
This is a role where your leadership directly impacts quality of life for the people you serve.
Lead day-to-day operations of Home Care and Respite services across your region
Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary workforce to deliver consistent, high-quality care
Oversee budgets, resources and financial performance against agreed targets
Ensure client assessment, care planning and service delivery meet best practice standards
Drive client experience outcomes, including satisfaction, independence and wellbeing measures
Strengthen compliance, risk management and readiness for audits and accreditation
Identify growth opportunities, including implementing and expanding fee-for-service models
What You'll Bring:
Proven leadership experience in aged care, health or community services
Track record managing multidisciplinary teams in service delivery settings
Strong financial management capability, including budgets and targets to ensure financial sustainability
Experience delivering client-focused services that improve independence and wellbeing
Knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and risk management
Ability to lead service improvement, audits and accreditation readiness
Experience building team capability and fostering a cohesive culture
Practical approach to balancing quality care, operational efficiency and growth
A commitment to being part of a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
way of life (
Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
)
You will need:
A current
Working With Children's Check
card
Full Australian working rights
Current police records check
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Program Manager PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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📌 Program Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Geelong