Care Partner

The Care Partner supports Aboriginal Elders and people living with disability to stay safe, independent, connected and culturally supported at home and in the community. The role provides non-clinical independence-focused support including domestic assistance, social support, basic personal care, meal preparation, community participation, reablement activities and safety monitoring with early identification of risks. Care Partners follow individualised support plans and raise any clinical or safety concerns to the Care Partner Lead and Clinical Nurse Lead.

Organisational Profile GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 190 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability, and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose The Care Partner supports Aboriginal Elders and people living with disability to remain safe, independent, connected and culturally supported in their homes and community. The role delivers non-clinical independence-focused support, including:

Domestic assistance

Social support (group and individual)

Basic personal care (within SCHADS Level 3 scope)

Meal preparation

Community participation

Reablement-focused activities

Safety and wellbeing monitoring

Early identification of risks and concerns

Cultural connection support

Care Partners follow individualised support plans and escalates any clinical or safety concerns to the Care Partner Lead and Clinical Nurse Lead.

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience supporting older people to live independently at home.

Understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and rights-based care.

Experience delivering reablement, wellbeing and independence-focused practice.

Ability to support older people with diverse and more complex needs.

Strong coordination, navigation and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to guide and mentor staff and build team capability.

Strong documentation, planning and organisational skills.

Demonstrated understanding of safety, early risk identification and safeguarding.

Excellent communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable)

Certificate III (or IV) in Community Services, Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, Social Services or related field. ESSENTIAL

Additional training in reablement, goal‑based support, or service coordination. HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Current First Aid and CPR certification to ensure safe response to incidents, medical changes, falls or emergencies in client homes. ESSENTIAL

Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (category A, current and unrestricted). ESSENTIAL

Valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check (Aged Care / Vulnerable Persons Sector) and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. ESSENTIAL

Evidence of occupational vaccination requirements including COVID‑19 vaccination, in line with GEGAC requirements. ESSENTIAL

A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background. DESIRABLE

How to apply for this job Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.

Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications close 5pm Sunday on 7 December 2025. No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).

A valid Working with Children Check and Police Check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

This advertisement is pursuant to the special measures provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

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