Full-Time | Maximum Term Contract (12 Months) Location: Abbotsford, VIC (Office Based with Hybrid Flexibility)

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate graduates or early-career professionals to join our Support At Home team in a full-time, 12-month maximum term opportunity based at our Abbotsford office. This role will cover the North Western Metro Melbourne area.

About Us Care Connect is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping older Australians remain independent and connected in their homes and communities. Our collaborative and passionate team supports clients with compassion, respect, and high-quality care every day.

As the aged care sector evolves, we continue to focus on delivering person-centred services that improve quality of life and support individual choice and independence.

About the Role This is an excellent prospect for someone starting their career in aged care, community services, social work, allied health or health services. You will receive training, support and development while working alongside experienced professionals to help coordinate services for older Australians living at home.

In this role, you will support clients, carers and families by assisting with care planning, service coordination and ongoing client engagement to ensure individuals receive the support they need to live safely and independently at home.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

Support the onboarding of new clients and assist with care planning and service coordination

Build positive relationships with clients, families, carers and service providers

Assist in coordinating services that support clients’ goals, wellbeing and independence

Participate in client reviews and help maintain accurate care documentation

Work collaboratively with internal teams and community providers





Maintain confidentiality and deliver services aligned with Care Connect values and quality standards

Provide compassionate and person-centred support to a diverse client base

What You’ll Bring We welcome applications from recent graduates and candidates looking to build a career in aged care and community services.

To be successful, you will have:

Minimum Diploma qualification in Health, Allied Health, Social Work, Community Services or a related field

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for helping people

Ability to build relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

A willingness to learn about the aged care sector and Support At Home program

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Current Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Full Australian working right

Why Join Care Connect?

Meaningful Work:

Make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians

Career Development:

Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities

Supportive Team Culture:

Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals

Salary Packaging:

Increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing Support:

Access Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid Flexibility:

Combination of office and community-based work

To be considered for this role, successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks including a Police Check and Working With Children Check. Care Connect can assist with arranging these checks where required.

Care Connect is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, mature-aged applicants and people living with disability.

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