Carer Respite Coordinator / Community Options
Horsham, VIC, AU, 3400
Permanent Part Time – 72 hours per fortnight
$29.49-$40.47 per hour + salary packaging!
About the Role
Support carers and older community members to live well and independently at home. In this rewarding role, you’ll coordinate services, connect people with supports, and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
- Assess and coordinate supports for CHSP and SCP clients
- Liaise with carers, subcontractors, and allied health providers
- Promote wellbeing and independence for carers and clients
- Facilitate group activities and community connections
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and review client and carer needs in partnership with them
- Coordinate timely referrals and service delivery within program guidelines
- Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and reporting
- Support carers through advocacy, information, and conflict resolution
- Communicate effectively with subcontractors and service providers
- Participate in team duties and facilitate group events
Skills & Experience
- Qualification in welfare, social work, nursing, or allied health
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management ability
- Excellent computer and reporting skills
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
Desirable: Experience in community-based services, carer engagement, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
To see a full copy of the Position Description, please click here.
Interested?
Click APPLY, or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Kristy McGennisken – Wimmera Community Options on (03) 5381 9336 for a confidential discussion.
Job applications close: 20th November 2025
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham
Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
