Permanent, Full time
Band 8
Salary $126,104.20 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
Council has a strong commitment to supporting the needs of older residents, this includes the provision of a range of community based programs for older people including services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
The Role
Make a difference in our community
As the Unit Manager of Home Support, you will play a key leadership role within the Ageing Well Department. You will lead a dedicated team of case managers and service coordination staff in the delivery of high-quality client focused service planning and coordination.
You will also be responsible for ongoing continuous improvement activities to drive high performance and ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act. You will help build the department's vision and direction along with the preparation work required for the implementation of the Support at Home program.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic people-focused leader with extensive demonstrated experience in policy, strategy and program development.
You will have experience in aged care and the ability to deliver strong clinical governance and innovative approaches that support high quality, client centric care.
Tertiary qualifications in Human Services / Allied Health / Social Sciences or equivalent are essential.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Lisa Raywood, ManagerAgeing Well on
To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 12 December 2025
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
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