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SalaryAre you eager to redefine Your Career by impacting over 50,000 family carers in the ACT? Join Carers ACT, where every action you take plays a pivotal role in nurturing a community that supports and values its carers and the people they care for.
About Carers ACT
As the peak body for Carers in the ACT, we exist to raise the voices of carers to instigate change. We work to create a community that values and respects the caring role. We carry the voices of carers across the spaces they feel unheard.
We strive to make Canberra a more carer-friendly community. Here, every role directly contributes to our mission—to support, connect and empower carers to maintain their caring role and personal wellbeing. When you join Carers ACT, you make a lasting difference in the lives of unpaid carers in Canberra and the people they care for.
Why Carers ACT?
At Carers ACT, each day begins with the promise of impact and ends with the satisfaction of knowing your work matters. Our vibrant culture, fuelled by passion and innovation, isn’t just felt by those we help but is also reflected vividly in our team’s experiences. Here’s what our staff have to say:
- 90% praise our supportive and inclusive culture.
- 89% are satisfied with their work-life balance.
- 88% approve of our empowering management.
- 85% feel personally fulfilled by their work impact.
Transform your typical day with distinctive team activities like trivia challenges hosted by Felix the cat, make origami frogs with the Policy & Advocacy team, or get some sun with geocaching adventures.
Join a team where you’re more than just an employee. At Carers ACT, you’re an integral part of a community dedicated to growth, learning and meaningful impact. Discover a career path that not only supports your professional development but also aligns with your passion to make a real difference in the world.
Exclusive Benefits:
- Carer-Friendly Workplace: We practice what we preach, providing a supportive environment for you to thrive.
- Competitive Salary: Your skills and dedication are rewarded with a salary that respects and values your contribution.
- Salary Packaging: Enhance your take-home pay through our accessible salary packaging options.
- Wellbeing Leave: Benefit from an additional 3 days of wellbeing leave per year.
- Free Parking: No more daily parking hassles with access to free parking.
- Employee Assistance Program: Comprehensive support for your mental and emotional health.
Your Impact in the Role
Your efforts will support our strategic initiatives, enhancing the quality of life for carers and the people they care for across the ACT. This role is crucial, not just for its immediate tasks but for the lasting impact you will create in our community.
The key responsibilities and qualities for the Care Planner role include:
- Assessments: Conduct assessments and develop Carer Support and Action plans that incorporate SMART goals and long-term change.
- Outreach and Promotion: Engage in outreach and networking to promote the Carer Gateway and Carers ACT supports.
- Collaboration and Care Arrangements: Work collaboratively with internal and external services to ensure comprehensive care arrangements are in place for carers and/or care recipients with care needs.
- Transparent Relationships: Maintain transparent relationships with all carers and stakeholders by fostering relationships built on trust.
- Service Provider Relationships: Ensure flexible brokerage can be delivered to support carers.
Who You Are
You are an individual who has:
- Passion for Change: You have a strong passion for creating positive change in the lives of carers.
- Demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach: You have consistently shown empathy and adaptability in addressing the unique needs and sensitivities of participants. Whether it’s understanding diverse perspectives or adjusting communication styles, your approach is commendable.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills: You excel in conveying ideas clearly, whether through written or verbal communication. Your presentations are engaging, and you foster positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload: Time management is one of your strengths. You efficiently allocate resources, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks without compromising quality.
- Strong commitment to teamwork and good practice: You actively contribute to team dynamics, collaborate effectively, and uphold professional standards. Your commitment to shared goals ensures a cohesive work environment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision/direction: You are self-driven and capable of making independent decisions. You take initiative, seek solutions, and thrive even when guidance is limited.
Your Background will include:
- Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health or equivalent
- Experience working in the health and/or community care sectors
- Previous experience with case planning and goal setting
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (with NDIS activities if issued after July 2021) or willingness to obtain
- Up-to-date COVID vaccinations
- Current Police check
- Current Driver’s Licence (essential for client meetings at external locations)
If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference through community programming, this role could be a great fit for you!
Join Us
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, apply now. Send your current CV with a cover letter summarising your skills and experience. We'll be interviewing as we receive applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.
