Relief Care Partner

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Relief Care Partner to join our dedicated team Aged Care team.

Location: Frankson 

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $87,886.87 to $$94,565.36 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Relief Care Partner provides essential coverage for Care Partners during periods of planned or unplanned absence, ensuring continuity and consistency in the delivery of person-centred care to participants in the Community Care program

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for participants and their registered support and/or their family members, identifying participant needs, goals, personal preferences, and existing supports, and provide timely information on available services
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders involved in the delivery of services regarding the participant’s needs and wellbeing to action the care plan and associated recommendations in a timely manner.
• Work within a team-based model of care, ensuring clinical decisions are escalated appropriately and timely, and participate in shared planning and problem solving to improve the participants’ health outcomes.
• Support participants to make informed decisions, including respecting their right to take risks, engaging with registered supporters and carers as appropriate, and as per the supported decision-making framework. 
• Support participants, their registered supporters, and family members to navigate age-related systems and programs, linking them to additional support in line with their care plan needs and goals

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Tertiary qualification in Health or a related field (including Individual Support – Ageing; Health Services Assistance; Aged Care; Disability; Community Services
• Diploma-level qualification in Community Services, Aged Care, Case Management, or equivalent experience
• Formal training in trauma-informed care, cultural safety, or restorative practice
•  Strong background in aged care - home care, care management, or a healthcare setting.
•  Sound understanding of compliance in Aged Care and NDIS, including quality standards and Work, Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.
• Skilled in using care management or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems 

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please review the Position Description when applying 

 Relief Care Partner - PD.pdf

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Kathy Harly at Kathy.harly@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Monday the 8th of September 2025

An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination are required for this position

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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