Social Support Group -Coordinator (Chinese speaking)

Make a lasting impact in a values-driven organisation supporting diverse communities

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to enable people from diverse backgrounds to lead dignified and meaningful lives. We offer aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant support services, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care and community connection.

With teams located across Victoria and Queensland, we embrace diversity in both our workforce and the communities we support. At MiCare, you’ll join a compassionate, dedicated group of people working to deliver real impact every day.

The Role

MiCare delivers a range of aged services for elderly people of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Background. Social Support Group is funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), with the aim to assist frail, older people to participate in community life and feel socially included through structured, group-based activities that develop, maintain or support independent living and social interaction. 

Key Result Areas

• Applying person-centred, wellness and reablement approach to plan, organise and deliver activities to the group in order to provide social interaction for the participants.

• Undertake comprehensive assessment of clients in collaboration with clients and carers. Develop individual profiles and care plans based on assessed needs and personal goals.

• Support clients in developing and reviewing their goals in their care plan. Empowering them to live in community independently.

• Support the Team by providing safe and reliable service for clients in accordance with program guidelines and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Lifestyle/Disability or other related disciplines

Experience

• Knowledge of community aged care services and good understanding of Aged Care
  Quality Standards
• Experience in organising group activities and excursion for seniors
• Proven ability to work with a team and display flexibility when responding to client
  requirements
• Most of our clients are from CALD background, speaking a language same as the participants will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to them.

Essential skills

• The ability to work independently
• The ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment.

• The ability to work with frail and/or dementia clients and their families

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and staff development.

• A preparedness to work to the 10 principles of the Eden Alternative philosophy.
• Self-motivated with a flexible, caring and patient attitude.

Why MiCare?

• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits — novated leasing, general living expenses, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Enjoy exclusive perks via our employee wellness portal — access to amazing discounts on everyday items.
• Be part of a multicultural, values-led team making a real difference in the community.
• Grow with us — access professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check.

How to Apply? 

Are you passionate about supporting elder people to thrive? Then we’d love to hear from you. When applying, please combine your CV and cover letter into one document and upload it as part of your application.

You can also review the Position Description for further information about the role and requirements.

Applications close 5.00pm 9 September 2026

MiCare is handling this recruitment independently and is not engaging agency support at this stage.