Home Care Scheduler in Melbourne

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As Home Care Scheduler, you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Vincent's @ Home based at our office in Eltham. Successful applicants will share a genuine desire to care and assist clients with a strong person-centred care focus, whilst working along with other departments within the care services.

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

This is a full-time position based at our Eltham Aged Care facility, working Monday to Friday during standard office hours.

• Relevant experience in a similar role scheduling staff within a community/facility ensuring prompt and accurate services
• Experience with scheduling and attendance systems (Procurra, Kronos and Workday desirable)
• High level of customer service skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high-stress role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to assist with administrative tasks as required
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan and from coordinators
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role
• Certificate/Diploma Business, Frontline Management or Scheduling desirable but not essential

Things that work for you:

• Opportunity to join a modern residence redefining the expectations of aged care
• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family? Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.