• Permanent, part-time position (28 hours / 4 days per week)
• Package includes fully maintained vehicle
• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver health and wellbeing strategies
• Purposeful role where you can make an impact in the lives of others

Develop and implement health and wellbeing strategies for Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s community of retired clergy, through broad-based program design and education, and via individual case management.

About Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Presided over by the Archbishop, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (CAM) is the largest Archdiocese in Australia. It comprises around 1.1 million Catholics with a wide variety of people, cultures and ministries, providing services and support including pastoral, educational, social welfare, financial and administration services.

About the opportunity

This is a new position that is one of three Care Coordinator roles within our Clergy Life and Ministry team. The role offers part-time flexibility (28 hours / 4 days per week), is based in Fitzroy North and involves visitations to other locations. A fully maintained vehicle is provided.

The Care Coordinator assesses individual needs, brokers appropriate services, monitors the delivery of care packages and advocates for clergy, who reside in independent living or aged care, or are in hospital.

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Develop and lead the implementation of health and wellbeing strategies through broad-based education and individual case management.
• Organise community services that aid retired and/or elderly clients to remain living within their preferred setting.
• Support a culture of health and well-being amongst our retired priests.
• Assess individual needs, broker appropriate services, monitor care package delivery and liaise with service providers and community agencies.

About you

You are a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA and ideally have gerontology qualifications or equivalent experience. You possess a spirit of compassion and a sound ability to develop positive, empathetic and professional relationships with your clients and their families.

What will ensure your success:

• You are a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• You have Gerontology Nursing qualifications or proven equivalent experience (highly regarded)
• Others compliment you on your ability to relate to a variety of people from a range of cultural backgrounds, and who present different health challenges
• You have well-developed community nursing skills, ideally as they relate to the assessment for aged care, with the ability to develop and maintain support networks
• You possess a sound ability to develop positive, empathetic and professional relationships with your clients and their families, working with a spirit of compassion and tolerance in a team environment
• You have a Victorian driver’s licence

Why work with us

• We live our values – Wisdom, Integrity, Honesty, Compassion, Sustainability, Forgiveness, Generosity and Courage.
• You will have the opportunity to become a part of our dedicated and supportive team of people.
• We provide generous leave policies.
• You will have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support your personal health and wellbeing.
• We provide a staff discount program that is accessible to you from Day 1.

How to apply

If you believe you would be a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply and submit your application, including resume and cover letter.

Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.