Care Partner

Be MORE at ECH
ECH is a leading South Australian profit-for-purpose organisation with a 60-year legacy of helping people age productively and independently.

We believe our people drive our success, which is why we’re committed to a culture of MORE:

• More Wellbeing through flexible work
• More Connection through a collaborative team
• More Growth through industry-leading investment in your development

This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to launch their career in a customer-focused role as a trusted advisor to clients, making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Your opportunity

As a Care Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and advocate for clients, helping them navigate services and funding to remain living safely and independently at home.

You’ll make an impact by

• Developing and adapting personalised care plans that reflect each client’s goals, needs, and aspirations
• Proactively identifying and responding to changing client needs in partnership with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Delivering high-quality, client-centred care that supports positive outcomes and experiences
• Managing client feedback and maintaining clear, timely communication with stakeholders
• Supporting operational efficiency through accurate administration and coordination tasks

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in the Human or Behavioural Sciences, Allied Health, Aged Care or Community Services Fields
• Experience in client case management
• National Police check
• Driver’s licence

We would also love you to bring the following skills:

• Genuine compassion and empathy, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and understand their individual needs
• Strong relationship-building skills, creating trust and rapport with clients, families, and colleagues
• A collaborative mindset, working effectively within teams while empowering others
• Adaptability and strong organisational skills to manage changing priorities with confidence
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the energy and enthusiasm to continuously improve and innovate

Why join ECH?

We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits. You’ll enjoy all of this in a supportive work environment where you can create meaningful connections with colleagues who have your back.

What does this mean for you?

• As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you can enjoy salary packaging benefits of up to $18,549 per year to reduce your taxable income
• We support your health and fitness with free access to ECH gyms and discounted wellness services
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to the Moving Mindz app-based wellness program
• Opportunities to connect with your ECH community through annual employee team dinners, Christmas celebrations and town hall gatherings
• Grow your career through mentoring programs, supported scholarships and annual performance & development planning (PDP)

For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at ECH, visit our careers page. https://www.ech.asn.au/careers

Ready to be part of something special?

Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of life.

We will review applications 6th September 2026

For more information, please contact [email protected]

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

In submitting your application, you agree to our  ECH Recruitment Process Terms and Conditions