Care Partner - (Hume Office, Shepparton)

About Wintringham

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation with a single mission: to support people over 50 who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness. We deliver this through a range of responses, including affordable housing, support, and aged care, tailored as needs change over time. We operate across Victoria and Tasmania. Learn more at Wintringham.org.au

About the role

Wintringham’s Home Support team is seeking an experienced Care Partner to join our team. The role delivers person-centred care management and service coordination that supports older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life while living in the community. Responsibilities include:

• Support older people to live well by developing person-centred care plans that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Connect participants with the right services and supports, ensuring care is responsive, coordinated and aligned with funding requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with participants, families, carers, service providers and community partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Respond to changing needs by monitoring wellbeing, identifying risks and escalating complex matters when needed.
• Keep care on track by managing budgets, service agreements, records, compliance, feedback and complaints with care and accuracy.

What are we looking for?

• Undergraduate and/or post graduate qualification in Community Services, Aged Care, Disability, Health, Nursing, Social Work or a related field. First Aid certificate - Level 2. Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in care management, case management or service coordination within aged care, health, disability, homelessness or community services.
• Ability to assess participant needs, develop care plans and coordinate services that support independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Strong understanding of person-centred practice, participant rights, dignity of risk and informed decision making.
• Skilled in identifying and responding to risks, changing needs and complex matters, including referrals and escalation.
• Strong administration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing budgets, records, compliance, feedback and complaints.

What we offer

• Employment type: Permanent part-time, 15.2 hours per week with flexibility to work over two or three days per week.
• Pay: $40.52-$50.19 plus super (depending on your qualifications & experience). Above Award pay and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 each year.
• Location: Shepparton, with travel in the Hume region.

• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. We provide access to wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programs. Visit the Wintringham website to learn more about working with us.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description click here. Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role.

Questions? Reach out to recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Please contact us via recruitment@wintringham.org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be contacted by Wintringham to complete required reference, registration/licence, and background checks prior to employment, including completion of an aged care statutory declaration, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, providing evidence of current seasonal influenza vaccination, at least one COVID-19 vaccination and as required a National and/or International Police Check.

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