Carers Victoria is a for-purpose organisation working to make sure that the almost 1 million unpaid carers across the state are understood, recognised and supported as while it is an important role, it can also be a challenging one.
To progress our vision of a future in which all unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported, we:
These contribute to our purpose of advancing understanding of Victoria’s unpaid carers and improving their access to assistance – whoever they are, wherever they live, and whomever may be in their care relationship/s. Every Victorian will know, need and/or be an unpaid carer at some point in their lives so the potential reach of our work is significant.
Carers Victoria also prides itself on being an enthusiastic, inclusive, and fun workplace. The people who work with us tell us that they value our warm and welcoming work environment, our high level of flexibility and that the work we do makes a real difference. Our values speak to who we are and what matters to us:
Our employees have the opportunity to contribute to the community and be part of a dynamic and valued workforce. We also offer conditions of employment in accordance with the Carers Victoria Enterprise Agreement which provides significant benefits to employees and pay above award conditions.
Our staff enjoy flexible working arrangements and a friendly, inclusive work environment. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice.
It is a condition of employment that all successful applicants are eligible to work in Australia and undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and reference checks.