Posted: 15/09/2026 Closing Date: 14/10/2026 Salary: $92,603.00 - $92,603.00 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne Job Category: Home & Community Services Who are we?

healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Why work with us?

Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.

When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are versatile, evolving, creative and connected.





healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

The Opportunity

As a Care Partner within our Support at Home program, you will support older people to remain living safely, independently and well in their own homes. Working closely with clients, carers and service providers, you'll deliver high-quality care management and coordinate services that enable positive ageing outcomes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Manage a caseload of clients receiving Support at Home services, delivering high-quality, person-centred care management.
- Conduct aged care assessments, develop care plans and complete regular reviews to ensure services continue to meet client needs.
- Support clients and their carers to achieve their goals, maintain independence and make informed decisions about their care and wellbeing.
- Monitor and manage individual client budgets to maximise available funding and support outcomes.
- Coordinate in-home and community-based services with internal teams and external providers.




- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with aged care legislation, quality standards and funding requirements.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, their families, carers and community stakeholders.
- Travel within the community to conduct in-home client visits, reviews and care planning discussions.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You:

- Relevant experience in aged care, community care, care management, or a similar client-facing role.
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing, Care Management or a related field.
- Sound knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards, and the Support at Home program.
- Full drivers license and own car (miles will be reimbursed)
- Experience delivering person-centred care and managing client budgets.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively.
- Experience building community networks and partnerships.
- Understanding of CALD and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Experience working in community health, public health, or a community-based setting.
- Ability to travel within the community to support clients.
- Experience working within ageing, community health, or home care programs.

- (Desirable) Ability to speak a second language.

If you want to work with excellent people - we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply To apply, please submit a copy of your resume.

Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so be quick to apply. Interviews may commence prior to the advert closing.

📌 Support at Home - Care Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 healthAbility
📍 Melbourne