Education Partnerships Coordinator

1.0 FTE SCHADS 5 ($100,783– 105,349) + super + salary packaging + additional paid Christmas leave.

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education, collaboration, advocacy and protecting the rights of the vulnerable?

Are you a great communicator and passionate about advocacy and human rights?

Do you have knowledge of My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support program, Home Care packages and other client support services?

Then keep reading – we may be looking for YOU!

About the role

This is a 12-month fixed term full time position with the possibility of permanency within a purpose-driven team. The primary purpose of this role is to lead engagement strategies across WA to promote National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) education sessions. The position contributes to the strategic achievement of KPIs through planning, stakeholder relationship development and delivery oversight particularly within residential aged care and home care settings. A secondary purpose of the role is to support the Advocacy team by coordinating education bookings and ensuring accurate data entry into the Client Management System (Salesforce). The position reports directly to the Metro Team Leader and works collaboratively with the Advocacy Team and wider Advocare team to further Advocare’s objectives.

About the right candidate

It's great you are still reading – that means you resonate with the above.

We are searching for someone who can meet the following essential work-related requirements:

To be considered for this role, your cover letter must address the essential work-related requirements. Applications that do not address these may not progress to the next stage.

Confident and passionate individuals with significant experience and knowledge of working in an advocate, case manager, and/or coordination role within the Aged Care sector.

Ability to understand and apply legislation, policies and procedures, including the ability to identify issues and problem solve.

High level communication, facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage with challenging situations confidently.

Strong administrative skills, including the use of Client Management Systems.

Experience in customer service or community engagement

Demonstrated sound professional ethics of confidentiality, sensitivity and resilience.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as, business, management, community work or equivalent experience.

About us

Advocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse. We empower older people by giving them information and choice so they can make informed decisions and can live the life they want on their terms. Our values Integrity, Empowerment, Social Justice and Equity are at the heart of everything we do.

Why choose us?

We are a not-for-profit so if you are looking to make your millions, this is probably not the role for you.

We do have a few perks though:

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Additional paid leave between Christmas – New Year, plus 2 additional Wellness Days after your one-year anniversary, and

Working every day with a team of passionate, like-minded people

Heard enough? Want to apply?

Send us your CV and cover letter outlining why this sounds like the role for you and addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements as above (please note that failure to address the selection criteria will exclude your application from consideration).

Applications will close 17 September 2025. We reserve the right to make an offer to an applicant prior to closing date. This role is open now, so the sooner we find the right person, the better! If you have any queries, or would like copy of job description, please visit our website: www.advocare.org.au.

Advocare values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.