With Australia's population ageing, the role that councils play in supporting elderly people in their community is becoming increasingly important.
Types of roles:
- Coordinator Home Care - Community
- Client Services Officer – Home Care Operations
- Aged and Disability Services Officer/Coordinator
- Regional Development Officer - Ageing
- Community Development Officer/Coordinator
- Community Bus Driver
What we do:
- Seniors groups and centres
- Meal service delivery
- Home and personal care services
- Home maintenance and modifications
- Social support
- Respite care
- Residential care (e.g. retirement homes, nursing homes)
- Community transport
- Community events
- Sector support and development
Qualifications:
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Social Policy/Sociology).
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate III, IV, Diploma of Community Service