Care Connect are seeking an experienced & driven Care Manager to join our Out of Hospital Care team.

About us…

Care Connect Life, made easier!

An industry-leading and dynamic Care provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit, approved Home Care Package provider that understands how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhance people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the Role…

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team in a full-time max term position until June 2026. You will liaise with external service providers and the OHC team, connecting clients to supports & services to safely transition home after hospital. In this role you:

• Review referral and intake information and complete assessments of OHC clients - face to face or via phone - within agreed time frames and KPIs
• Undertake person-centred-care planning - identify care needs, develop care plans, explain rights & responsibilities, and collaborate with clients to set expectations
• Identify key referral networks and access local resources - consistent with OHC client care plans and budgets

Location: Bella Vista, NSW

About You…

You are perfect for this role if you love engaging with people, value relationships in your work and are confident in delivering person-centred-care plans to a diverse client base. You are committed to treating others with respect and maintaining confidentiality. You share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence - CARE.

You have…

• A minimum of four years' experience in a case management or client management role
• A diploma or degree in Health or Allied Health field or minimum of 6 years' relevant experience to equate to a health-related discipline
• Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated time management, prioritisation and budget management skills
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite and exposure and/or ability to acquire skills for in-house client database systems
• Immunisation record in line with NSW Health vaccination policy, or willingness to obtain, including Covid-19 vaccinations.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights. Current Police & Working With Children Checks will be required – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary of $100,000 pa + super. As a not-for-profit employee, you are also able to access NFP Salary Packaging benefits & Meals & Entertainment packaging – increasing your take-home pay! We value your work/life balance with a flexible working environment (WFH & ADO options!), a passionate team and a caring, understanding work environment.

Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.

Next Steps….

Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: first nations people, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.

If this role sounds like you, apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button now! Come and join the team!

* Please note interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received.