Program Officer -Aged Care Services

• Make a real difference to people’s lives
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

We are seeking a Program Officer in Aged Care Services at Spectrum, the role will play a vital role in Spectrum’s Aged Care team. You’ll be an important point of connection through intake, assessment and planning for elderly clients, as well as their carers, from a diverse range of CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds. Getting to work across a number of Spectrum’s aged care programs, you’ll build a strong rapport and trust with clients, carers and colleagues. Your contribution will mean that more older people can enjoy living at home for longer, while their carers feel supported, happy and healthy.
About you

We want to hear from you if you have the following Qualities and Behaviours

• You take a person-centred, empathetic approach to client care and support
• You’re skilled at managing your time and workload effectively
• You enjoy being part of a supportive team and have great communication skills

You have a high level of professionalism and take pride in doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people’s lives.
Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.
About Spectrum
Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.
Working at Spectrum
At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and hybrid working arrangements to support employees to balance their personal and work life.
Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Find out more about us on our website www.spectrumvic.org.au
How to Apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability. Please reach out if you require any support in this process.
For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please contact, Mariane Alcazar -Manager Individual Services, email: marianea@spectrumvic.org.au
We are keen to fill this position so don’t delay in applying - applications will be progressed as we receive them

Please refer the Job description for details