About the Company

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.   Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

About the Role

We are looking for a Maintenance Officer to ensure our buildings are maintained for safe and reliable work practices for staff and provide a comfortable living environment for residents.

• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance to our properties, in all areas including but not limited to; car parks, kitchen, laundry’s, residents rooms, activity and administration areas 

• Prioritise work orders through the FMI maintenance request system and complete within specified time frames to meet expected service delivery times and customer expectations.

• Conduct on-going condition assessments throughout our properties, reporting any damage or faults and recording maintenance and repairs as necessary.

• Purchasing of supplies and materials within financial delegation and ensure that all tax receipts and invoices are provided and submitted promptly for reconciliation.

• Maintain and clean tools and equipment to ensure that they are kept in good working order and all damages, loss of theft is reported promptly.

• Provide assistance to induct contractors and complete associated paperwork as required.

• Assist with room set-ups and set downs, office relocations and movement of furniture when required.

• Contribute to the review of Jewish Care Victoria operating procedures for continuous quality improvement

• Assisting with emergency procedures as required

• Ensure plant and equipment is used in a safe manner, tested and tagged, and is in accordance with its intended use including the correct use of PPE.

What we are looking for

• Trade background in either plumbing/electrical/carpentry/Air Conditioning
• Trade qualification and/or relevant working experience.
• Current driver’s licence
• Knowledge and understanding of WHS/Manual Handling/Safe Work Practices
• Forklift/ EWP or "D" class Electrical license desirable but not essential

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

This position is only available for those who identify as a person with disability as allowed under ‘special measures’ of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, no other applicants will be considered.

We are seeking a person with a lived experience of a disability to join a project at Jewish Care. The Project Assistant is an intern position will work closely with the Project Manager to assist with project tasks.

The overall aim of the project is to raise awareness and capacity of employers based in small-to-medium sized businesses to provide employment opportunities for people with a disability. A key part of this job is to provide administrative and project support including assisting with scheduling meetings, sending emails and helping take notes at meetings.

Your input and feedback on project, the design of project materials including surveys and workshop agendas will be required from time-to-time.

This role will be fully supported by the team at all stages of the project including mentoring. The role reports to the Project Manager and sits in the Employment Centre in the Individual and Family Support Team.

This is a part-time role for 15.2 hours. There is flexibility in how these hours are worked across the week.

About you:

• This position is only available for those who identify as a person with disability as allowed under 'special measures' of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; you need to outline how you meet this requirement 
• You are an enthusiastic and personable person who is willing to learn new skills
• You are open to learning office and project administration skills, such as emailing, scheduling and coordinating meetings
• You are interested in issues relating to disability and inclusive employment
• You are ready to talk and  be part of consultations (feedback sessions)
• Some basic skills with MS Office – including basic word processing skills in MS Word (desirable)

Benefits and Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter answering the following questions:

Why would you like to be part of this project?

Do you have experience of a disability and how has this influenced your opportunities to find paid work?

Tell us about a time when you have had to think about and share your own ideas with others.

What will you need to succeed in this role (for example a support worker; assistive technology; flexible work hours)

If you require any further information or assistance applying for the role please contact to Maria Platt on 03 8517 5920 or email mplatt@jewishcare.org.au

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are seeking a pro-active, friendly and efficient individual who can provide solid support to the Finance Business Partner. The Financial Reconciliation Officer is a critical role that has the responsibility of debtor receipting, reconciling loan balances, updating the daily cash flow model and reconciling the bank balances. You will have reach into all levels within the organisation, as well as external providers. Your ability to openly and respectfully communicate, recognise when an issue requires escalation, and strong problem solving capability will set you up for success in this position within our Finance team. 

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Overseeing the Accounts Receivable Inbox and directing the client / supplier queries to the correct channels for action / response
• Perform daily cash receipting into the specific sub-systems.
• Perform fortnightly and monthly direct debit processing in the sub-systems and prepare direct debit bank files.
• Perform monthly billing tasks for clients.
• Setting-up new sundry debtors in GP, invoicing them based on business requirements and collection management.
• Ensure approved bad debt write-offs are processed on a timely basis.
• Cancellation of cheques, and reconciliations of fundraising payments, Procura over payments, Centre Pay payments, AMEX and Daily Credit Cards process across multiple departments
• Liaison with Residential Aged Care homes regarding daily cash receipting and banking.
• Managing the Empower Loans program including new borrowers, invoicing, receipting, direct debits, payment scheduling, Centrepay arrangements and month end statements reporting.
• Overseeing the processing of credit cards, cash and cheque payments, receipting in CIM & Procura and end-to-end banking process of JCV.
• Preparing Balance Sheet Reconciliations as required
• Perform system integrations to ensure accurate and complete transfer of data from Procura, CIM, and Chintaro to Great Plains and ensure all sub-systems vs G/L is balanced and reconciled weekly and at the End of Month.
• Report borrowers in default and communicate dishonoured payments immediately to key program personnel

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working with bank statements, reconciliations, debtors ledgers
• Proven proficiency in Excel (advanced)
• Ability to process high volumes of transactions
• Ability to work to and maintain deadlines
• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Previous experience with Great Plains software is highly regarded

Benefits and Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

The purpose of this position is to assist the Property Team with property management functions of Jewish Care Victoria.  The position provides quality administrative assistance to the Property team in facilitating all functions required to manage JCV's property portfolio including, but not limited to, administration, job allocations, contractor inductions, invoicing and escalation. This a full time position  that  would suit someone with strong admin experience preferable in the Health Care Sector who enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include

• Assist the Property Coordinator and Property team with the administration requirements of the property/maintenance function.
• Prioritise all work orders through the maintenance request system and complete within specified time frame in order to meet expected service delivery times and customer expectations.
• Assist the Property Coordinator with Purchase of supplies and materials within financial delegation and ensure all tax receipts and invoices are provided and submitted promptly for processing and reconciliation.
• Monitor tool and equipment repository to ensure they are kept in good working order.
• Assist with the preparation of essential service audits.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and placing purchase orders with external contractors.
• Provide assistance to induct contractors and complete associated paperwork as required.
• Relevant tasks as directed by the Property Co-Ordinator or Property Manager

What we are looking for

• Background in administration and computer skills
• Relevant working experience in Facilities Management and Property Administration
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• Current Drivers Licence

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your CV and covering letter asap.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proudly celebrating 170 years of service.

The role

This is a wonderful and important role where you will enable people to live independently in their own homes but supporting them with a vast range of needs.

Jewish Care clients may need support with a range of day to day lifestyle activities, preparing meals, shopping, attending appointments and social events, home cleaning and personal care. 

It is really important that you are able to communicate well, have a warm approach with a vivacious smile to brighten the day of others.  

You will have experience working with and understanding the support needs of elders, people living with dementia and people living with a disability.

Our clients are based (and not limited to) South Yarra, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip. You will need your own transport and license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with a range of personal care, respite tasks and domestic assistance 
• Support clients to maintain and/or develop independent living skills and routines 
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues 
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of clients, themselves and the community 
• Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the Team leader where required 
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with clients respecting cultural values and beliefs

Skills and Experience

• ESSENTIAL - Certificate III/ IV in Home and Community Care, OR Certificate III in Aged Care (completed after 2012) OR Certificate III in Individual Support OR Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• ESSENTIAL - current driving licence and car
• ESSENTIAL - available to work full time hours Monday to Friday
• Experience working with and understanding of the issues of frail aged people, people with dementia, and their carers 
• Ability to monitor client well-being
• Ability to relate and communicate with older people, people with dementia and their carers / families 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential 

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.   Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

The role

We are seeking expressions of interest for qualified, enthusiastic, team-oriented Elder Support Workers. You will be providing contemporary personal care with the functions of daily living according to individual needs of residents. We have beautiful homes in Windsor, Caulfield, and Carnegie. 

What you will do

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle
• Provide residents with nutrition and hydration in a timely manner
• Ensure residents daily care is provided in a dignified manner; resident looks neat and tidy, hair is well groomed, food stains removed from face and clothing
• Attend to toileting needs and continence care as required
• Legible and accurate documentation of daily care notes and observations as required with responsibility for ensuring up to date knowledge of Residential Care Standards and completion of assessment records
• Participate in documenting and review of care plans with Supervisor

Your skills and experience 

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care
• Minimum of 12 months experience
• Medication competency certificate
• Ability to speak Russian is highly desirable
• Good communication skills and customer service
• Demonstrate an understanding of culturally diverse environments
• Demonstrated initiative and self motivation

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your CV and covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The Role

We are looking for a community services worker who can join a team that provides timely and professional responses to all callers seeking referrral or information through Jewish Care's intake service known as the Front Door. 

The role includes answering all calls; conducting a needs identification screen, referring to relevant Jewish Care programs, answering questions and providing other information as appropriate.

We are looking for a person who is positive, caring and patient, has a strong client centred approach and is solution oriented. This role would suit a person with a 'can do' attitude.

Benefits and Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.