Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*
Carers ACT Northside (Main office)
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615
Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999
The Cottage
Dementia Respite - Low Care
117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6285 2082
Fax: (02) 6282 5784
Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615
Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333
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Current Vacancies
Respite Care Assistant
As part of Carers ACT programs and services to support carers within the community we operate two respite care centres. Home Away from Home Dementia Cottage, ‘The Cottage’ located at Deakin, offers low care dementia patients day and overnight care within a home-like environment. ‘Fraser House’, located at Fraser offers mature aged carers of people with a disability a chance to take a break for a few hours or up to 2 weeks. Both centres offer a very important and quality service that makes a real difference in carers lives.
Several positions have become available for suitably qualified and motivated staff to provide care and assistance to guests at both locations. We have a full time or 2 part time job-share positions at Fraser House, a part time position at The Cottage, Deakin and casual positions across both locations.
Ideally you will hold or be working toward qualifications in Aged Care or Disability. You will be calm, confident and compassionate with a genuine interest in helping others. The Cottage and Fraser House do operate 24 hours a day, so you will need to be available for weekends and shift work. All applicants must have a current senior first aid certificate and drivers licence. Travel between Deakin and Fraser with occasional travel to our main Holt premises is required.
In return you will have the opportunity to really make a difference, develop skills and experience within dementia and or disability care and be part of a dynamic and caring team. Carers ACT offers generous salary packaging, flexible family friendly working conditions and ongoing training, mentoring and support.
If this position sounds like you then email hr@carersact.org.au. Applications should include a cover letter detailing the type of position you are seeking, part time, full time, casual and your areas of interest. For more information you are encouraged to view our website at www.carersact.org.au. For a confidential discussion please contact Johanna Crawford on 6296 9956.
Read the full job description here.
Better Start Coordinator
Better Start is an initiative that provides early intervention services and treatment for children with disabilities. We are seeking a dynamic, highly-organised and compassionate person to coordinate and promote this truly important and interesting program. The duties include responding to all enquiries, registration of eligible families, provision of information and linking services and support.
You will use your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explore problems and provide solutions. Strong organisation and administration skills are essential to ensure all documentation and data is kept confidentially and up-to-date. Ideally you will have previous experience in a community services role and be able to demonstrate a commitment to helping others.
Carers ACT offers generous salary packaging, flexible family friendly working conditions and ongoing training, mentoring and support.
If this position sounds like you then email hr@carersact.org.au. Applications should include a cover letter explaining why you are right for this role. For more information you are encouraged to view our website at www.carersact.org.au. For a confidential discussion please contact Johanna Crawford on 6296 9956.
Read the full job description here.
Mental Health Carer Policy and Representation Officer
A vacancy has become available within the area of mental health as a Policy and Representation Officer. This critical and essential role will see you working with mental health carers to facilitate carer consultation and participation in advocacy and advice to government and the community sector. Your duties will include identifying and engaging carers, organising training, coordinating forums and events, collating information and reporting outcomes to various stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about community and carer issues with a particular interest in mental health. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as you will be required to communicate diverse views through simple policy submissions. Your high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills will assist in working with a range of stakeholders. Previous experience in the community sector andor formal qualifications in a related filed are preferred. Experience within the field of mental health will be highly regarded.
If you’re ready to step into a rewarding, dynamic role with a leading organisation that offers a flexible family friendly workplace, free parking and an upbeat work environment, then send your resume with cover letter to hr@carersact.asn.au.
View the full job description
For enquiries in relation to the position please contact Johanna Crawford on 02 6296 9956.
A criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment
