Wellbeing Coordinator WA

Brief Description
About the role

• Permanent Part time care (0.7 FTE)
• Be part of a supportive national team with flexible, varied work
• Salary packaging, gifted leave at Christmas and Easter, paid parental leave

Role Purpose
As the Wellbeing Coordinator you will apply a healthy ageing, well-being approach to supporting the women (former residents) of the Good Shepherd in Western Australia. You'll provide individual support that helps women stay active, independent, and engaged in their community. Built on trusting and caring relationships, go beyond hands-on support and contribute to longevity of the Good Shepherd Women and their endeavors.

Be apart of a collaborative and supportive national team that works closely to support a common collective. You will provide on-call support on a three-week rotational basis (Recall is infrequent).

Located around Leederville, you can expect car travel around Perth and infrequent interstate travel. Good Shepherd provides transport support in the form of pool cars and/or km allowances.

Key Responsibilities

• Support women to maintain independence and wellbeing through practical, evidence-based strategies
• Monitor and report changes in health, safety, or behaviour, and respond promptly to incidents or concerns
• Respect individual backgrounds, beliefs, and preferences while supporting informed choices in care
• Provide personal care support as relevant to the individual
• Support daily living tasks such as shopping, emotional enrichment, medication preparation etc.
• Attend coordinate, and support social outings such as medical appointments, hospital visits, and special events
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet individual needs

About You

• Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or Social Work at Diploma level or higher are essential
• Experience working in the community including contact with community services providers; home care package/CHSP providers or other relevant providers is highly desirable
• Experience in health services provision to older people, nursing, allied health, social work or other relevant area
• Ability to work flexibly, where no two days the same
• Enjoy a consultative approach with each person at the centre of decision making
• Work amongst a collaborative and supportive team that encourages regular supervision/debriefing
• Clear verbal communication skills to engage effectively with older clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate

Benefits

• Salary packaging - which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year
• 4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)
• Up to 100 hours of paid study leave (where relevant to role)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary career)
• Additional leave through purchase leave pathways
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

About Us
Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Good Shepherd employees are committed to inclusive practice that responds to the specific needs, context, and circumstances of service participants. We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of individuals and recognise a person's right to a unique identity comprising culture, language, ability, community, gender, sex, sexual orientation and lived experience.

How To Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications are considered as they are received. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5th October 2025
To find out more about the role and the work of Good Shepherd please explore our website: and/or contact

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We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.