Care Partner Lead Community Services - Marion

Lead a committed team in making a real difference supporting older people to live well at home.

Lead your team in making a real difference supporting older people to live well at home.

We’re now seeking a Care Partner Lead to join our Community Services team at Marion. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your community services or care management career, leading and mentoring a team with empathy, purpose, and professionalism to ensure all services meet program guidelines, budget expectations, and client goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising, mentoring, and motivating Care Partners to ensure the effective delivery of community services.
• Conduct performance management, including appraisals and feedback
• Foster a positive and supportive team environment.
• Ensuring services are delivered in accordance with program guidelines and standards
• Liaising with clients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and community members.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health or another relevant health-related discipline
• Current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. AHPRA), where applicable
• Experience in program coordination, case management, care coordination or team leadership
• Knowledge of quality systems and evidence-based practice
• Strong understanding of the needs of older people, their families and carers
• Commitment to supporting older people to remain independent and living at home in the community
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals to identify needs, develop goals and coordinate appropriate services and supports
• Sound understanding of budgeting and financial management principles
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and client management systems
• Current South Australian Driver's Licence
• Previous experience working within aged care, community services, care management or client-centred support programs

Why Resthaven?

• Proudly South Australian and not-for-profit since 1935
• Meaningful, values-driven work that truly impacts lives
• Inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture
• Access to Salary Packaging (Increase your take home pay!)
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Applications Close 9.00am Monday 13th July 2026.

Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.