Care Partner
Job No:
CCW647
Location:
Illawarra
Be the Difference in someone's daily life
Are you an experienced aged care professional looking for a role where your expertise shapes real outcomes for real people? Join CatholicCare Wollongong as a Care Partner, where you'll work at the heart of our Aged and Disability Services team to coordinate and deliver person-centred support that keeps people living independently in their own communities
We are recruiting a Care Partner to assess, plan and coordinate care for clients across the Illawarra region. This is a hands-on coordination role where your clinical and case management skills will directly influence the quality of life of the people we serve.
- Payrate: $44.58 - $47.97/hour + NFP Salary Packaging
- Hours per week: Full time, 38 hours/ week. We are open to a part-time role for the right candidate.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Location: Illawarra,
What you'll be doing
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of client needs using nominated assessment tools, engaging specialists where required
- Develop, implement, monitor and review individual care plans in partnership with clients, families and carers
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation including case notes, progress notes, consents and client profiles
- Coordinate referrals and services across health and community providers to support holistic, person-centred outcomes
- Take prompt action on issues or concerns raised by clients, support networks and stakeholders
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in aged care and/or at least 2 years relevant experience including dementia, complex care or psychosocial support
- Demonstrated experience in case management and comprehensive needs assessment
- High level understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant legislation and program guidelines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, families and multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel
Desirable (highly regarded)
- Experience with Home Care Packages (HCP) or Support at Home program
- Knowledge of NDIS or disability-specific care frameworks
Why CatholicCare Wollongong?
At CatholicCare Wollongong, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. You’ll be supported to lead, grow, and make a genuine difference — while maintaining balance and flexibility in how you work.
Ready to make a difference?
Click apply now for the Position Description.
Feel free to forward this vacancy to someone you may know!
For further information, contact Thera Lynch at theral@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Applications close: 27 July 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received — early applications are encouraged.
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
