Support for Carers Officer

Location: Djilang - Geelong
Salary: SCHADS Award Level 3 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Part Time Contract to June 30 2027
Job number: 2895

Hey you!

genU is seeking a passionate and community-minded Support for Carer’s Officer to help unpaid carers feel connected, supported and empowered. This role focuses on building innovative, engaging and meaningful support networks for carers and the people they care for.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We’re open to flexible hours and working arrangements, because great people thrive in different ways.

What you’ll do

As a Support for Carer’s Officer in our Community team, you’ll:

• Plan and facilitate innovative carer programs, activities and events that provide education, connection and wellbeing support
• Identify and engage carers across funded DFFH divisions, local areas and LGAs
• Coordinate carer support and networking groups for those caring for people with disability, mental illness, chronic illness or age-related needs
• Facilitate access to services and supports that align with carers’ interests and wellbeing goals
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to ensure programs run effectively
• Represent genU at Carer Alliance meetings, Department forums and community events

What you’ll bring

• Experience working autonomously in a community, disability, aged care or carer support environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate group programs and events
• Confidence working with diverse stakeholders, carers and care recipients
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, co-designed support

You’ll also need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence

Bonus points for

• Qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Lifestyle & Leisure or a related field
• Experience working with carers, mental health, disability, chronic illness or ageing populations

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do. 

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119.  

Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.