Care Consultant at Baptist Care

, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

44.65

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Aged care, Home care, Care planning, Budget management, Assessment, Nursing, Allied health, Social work, Stakeholder management, Advocacy, Community services, Clinical assessment, Relationship building

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Permanent Part Time (4 days/week) | Bendigo, VIC | $44.65/hr + NFP Benefits Live and work in one of Victoria’s most vibrant regional cities and make a real difference! If you’re a nurse, social worker, or allied health professional based in or around Bendigo, this is a rare opportunity to take on meaningful case management work close to home. As a Care Consultant with BaptistCare, you won’t be pushing people through a system. You’ll be walking alongside them — helping senior Australians stay safely and independently in the homes and communities they love, in a region you know. WHAT WE OFFER * $44.65 per hour plus NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 per year means more take home pay without a pay rise! * Permanent part-time four days a week with genuine work-life balance in a lifestyle region. * Work in your own community, building local knowledge and local relationships that are a genuine advantage in this role. * Autonomy in how you manage your caseload — trusted to do your job well. * A culture of genuine respect, positive intention, and values-led leadership. * Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program. THE ROLE You’ll be the primary point of contact for a caseload of Home Care Package customers across the Bendigo region assessing their needs, coordinating their services, managing their budgets, and visiting them regularly to make sure their care is genuinely working for them. * Conduct intake, initial, and ongoing assessments of aged care-related needs * Develop and maintain goal-directed care plans within each customer’s home care budget * Coordinate and facilitate supports and services across the Home Care Packages program * Manage package spend and advocate for customers’ needs and preferences * Conduct regular home visits and ongoing monitoring across the Bendigo region * Build strong relationships with customers, families, carers, and community stakeholders ABOUT YOU You bring clinical or case management foundations, genuine empathy, and the ability to work independently across a regional caseload. * Qualification in Case Management, or an undergraduate qualification in Nursing, Allied Health, or Social Work (essential) * Prior case management experience, particularly in home care or community services (highly regarded) * Experience completing initial and annual customer assessments and care planning * Knowledge of the Home Care Packages program and the broader home care sector * Division 1 Nursing registration (desirable but not essential) * Based in the Bendigo region with a current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the area * National Police Check (or willingness to obtain) * Proof of working rights in Australia ABOUT BAPTISTCARE BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all. READY TO DO CASE MANAGEMENT THE RIGHT WAY — IN A REGION YOU LOVE? Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait. Questions about the role? Contact us at talent@baptcare.org.au Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Responsibilities

The Care Consultant will manage a caseload of Home Care Package customers by conducting assessments, developing goal-directed care plans, and coordinating services. They are responsible for managing package budgets, performing regular home visits, and advocating for the needs and preferences of customers.