Carer Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago


Camberwell, Victoria, Australia Villa Maria Catholic Homes Full time
Camberwell, VIC, Australia, 3124
Various Locations, VIC, Australia
Part time

Part-time 4 days per week fixed term contract to June 2025
Varied role facilitating social events and outings to support carers.
Salary plus NFP Packaging Benefits plus car allowance

About the role

VMCH Carer Support Program has a vacancy for a Carer Engagement Officer to join the Metro team.

Reporting to the Manager of Carer Support, this role is responsible for developing, planning, and delivering a range of carer programs to promote the well-being of carers.

This will include coordinating a range of social events, day trips, guest speakers and leisure & lifestyle activities to provide individuals respite from their caring roles.

The carers supported vary in ages, including young carers.

This is a part-time role working 30.4 hours per week with flexibility to work weekends if required.

About you


Ideally you will be experienced in Carer Support programs and have a working knowledge of Carer Services, you may hold a tertiary qualification - Cert IV Leisure & Lifestyle or Disability or Community however lived experience will be high regarded.

You'll be skilled in developing and delivering innovative, engaging programs and events and building relationships with community stakeholders.

Skills and experience required

Outstanding customer focus and ability to meet individual carers needs.
Experience in facilitating a diverse range of events and activities.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
Ability to build strong effective working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (internally and externally)
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
Ability to work across multiple teams.
A current Victorian Driver's License
Level 2 First aid and Current CPR
Ability to work outside of a standard business hour while assisting and delivering programs for carers

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
A positive and supportive workplace culture
Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
Ongoing professional development
A competitive salary
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Praise program - where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff

Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying:
About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support.

As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren't just words to us, they guide us in everything we do.

While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward.

We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.


If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.


To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
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