Temporary Part time role - 4 days / 30.4 hours per week to 30 June 2025 Salary: $99k - $108k + Super (pro-rata) Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse.
Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale.
Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts.
Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places.
About the role We have an exciting part-time temporary opportunity for an Age Well Planner/ Care finder to join the team.
Split role between both Age Well and Care Finder, be a part of the development of the New Merri-bek Navigation Service as well as be part of the Care Finder Program which operates across council boundaries with Darebin and Moonee Valley.
The Age Well Planner will be responsible for supporting Merri-bek residents to access the services they need, by increasing their knowledge of My Aged Care, developing an Age Well Guide, providing regular "Ask us Anything" sessions in the community, as well as one-on-one support via phone or in person at local events and festivals.
Regular evaluation and reporting of progress will also be required.
In the Care Finder role, work with older people referred via the Care Finder program across council boundaries within Darebin and Moonee Valley Council areas.
Skills and experience required to perform the role Demonstrated ability to provide support to navigate the service system for older people experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, drug and alcohol issues, elder abuse, neglect, financial disadvantage, and cognitive decline.
The ability to facilitate integrated service coordination and identify new opportunities that will assist individuals to access relevant and appropriate services.
Competence in the use of Microsoft suite of applications, including the ability to utilise an electronic client management system.
Ability to recognise older community members who may have a range of complexity indicators that require specific assessment or service responses.
Knowledge of current Victorian and Commonwealth aged care programs, services, and supports for people over 65 years of age.
High level cultural competency with diversity awareness.
What the role can offer Extensive opportunities for training & career development.
Salary sacrifice options.
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options.
Employer-supported study assistance schemes.
Wellness programs.
How to apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system.
You will be required to upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria.
Please also upload any other relevant documents.
For further information about this position please contact Shiona Novkovic-Heaven on 9240 2338.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday, 16 September 2024.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC.
Please have this ready when completing your application.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background.
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