Lead person centred home care services, empowering older people to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.

• Thrive in a progressive and caring not-for-profit environment
• Drive operational performance, service excellence and continuous improvement
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality home care services within the Community

 About the opportunity:
This pivotal leadership role is responsible for delivering high quality, person centred home care services that empower older people to live with dignity, safety and independence in their own homes. Leading the day to day operations of a community aged care hub, the role oversees the planning and coordination of individualised care, ensuring services align with each client’s goals, preferences and needs. At the same time, it provides strong leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, high-performing culture focused on excellence in quality care.

Blending operational oversight with a genuine commitment to people, the role brings together client advocacy, team leadership, financial management and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with clients, families and health professionals, it ensures every interaction is respectful, responsive and outcomes focused. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, service quality and sustainable performance, this role plays a key part in shaping the future of community care within the region.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Leading daily operations including rostering, service delivery, care planning and documentation quality
• Managing and mentoring a team of clinical staff, care partners, carers and support staff to deliver exceptional care
• Ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Act, Quality Standards and funding program requirements
• Monitoring budgets, utilisation and financial performance, identifying and addressing variances
• Building strong relationships with clients, families, health professionals and community stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement, implementing change and embedding best practice across the service

About you:
You are a confident and compassionate leader who thrives in a fast paced, people focused environment. You bring a strong understanding of community aged care, balanced with commercial awareness and the ability to lead teams through change. You bring proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and developing high performing teams. Above all, you are values driven, with a genuine commitment to delivering safe, high quality care and improving outcomes for older people to remain at home in the community.

• Tertiary Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, Community Services
• NDIS Worker Screening, Fiduciary check, Drivers Licence
• Strong working knowledge of aged care legislation, Quality Standards and funding programs (including Support at Home)
• Proven experience leading community or home care services and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated financial and operational management capability
• Proficient in care management systems and Microsoft 365
• Ability to drive change, continuous improvement and service growth

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Vehicle and fuel provided as part of your salary package for both personal and work use
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

How do I apply?
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.