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, supporting clients to navigate services and funding so they can maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes.

You’ll make an impact by

• Conducting holistic assessments and developing personalised care plans aligned to each client’s goals
• Building strong, meaningful relationships with clients, families, and stakeholders
• Coordinating services and responding proactively to changing needs
• Supporting clients to understand and effectively utilise their budgets and funding
• Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality outcomes

This role will suit someone who is resilient, adaptable, and confident navigating challenges, with a genuine passion for helping others.

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:

• A natural ability to connect and build relationships with diverse individuals
• Genuine empathy and respect for different backgrounds and life experiences
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, and colleagues
• Organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Confidence (or willingness to learn) in supporting client budgets and funding
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• A collaborative approach and strong team focus

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

Ready to be part of something special?

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

We will review applications as they come in and move quickly to secure the right candidate.

For more information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Care Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.