Care Evaluator
Job No:
WT260929
Location:
Williamstown
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 Williamstown Hostel is seeking an experienced Care Evaluator to join our team. Bring your expertise in resident-centered care to our close-knit community, providing clinical guidance, care planning and hands-on support while working alongside residents and care staff to promote independence, dignity and quality of life. Reporting to the Residential Site manager, responsibilities include:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes residents’ independence, dignity and lifestyle choices.
- Assess residents’ needs and develop, review and update Support Plans in partnership with residents and their care teams.
- Build a strong understanding of each resident’s care needs through hands-on care and close collaboration with care staff.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health, medication, behaviour and lifestyle, developing appropriate strategies to respond to changing needs.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to care staff, working collaboratively to maintain high standards of care and achieve positive outcomes for residents.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in gerontology / community / palliative / mental health / alcohol and drugs or related specialty
- Registered Nurse Division 1
- Well-developed assessment and documentation skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the special needs of older people
- Ability to liaise with staff, residents, their families and other professionals
What we offer
Employment type: Part Time Role
Pay: $53.21/hour – $62.84/hour (depending on your quals & experience) plus super. Above Award pay and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 each year.
Location: Williamstown (VIC)
Roster/hours of work: 6 shifts per fortnight, including a required weekly Wednesday shift, with flexibility around the remaining working days. Shifts are either (0800 – 1600) or (0900 – 1700)
Week 1: Wednesday + 2 agreed days
Week 2: Wednesday + 2 agreed days
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.
Please contact us via pcofficer@wintringham org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.
Applications close on Tuesday 13th of 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.