at mecwacare
Malvern, Melbourne VIC
Bring your personal touch to mecwacare's boutique Robyn Syme Centre, creating a welcoming community while managing village operations and resident ser
3d ago
Mecwacare
(78 reviews)
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Healthcare Services
Primary location
1287 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.
mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.
Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.
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What’s it like working at Mecwacare?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees consistently praise the clients and residents, describing them as the most rewarding part of the role. Colleagues are valued for being supportive, hard-working, and genuinely caring, creating close-knit teams. Staff appreciate the meaningful work of making a difference in people's lives, and some locations offer good work/life balance with flexibility.
However, there are some potential challenges. Management and leadership practices could be strengthened in terms of visibility and consistency. Staffing levels can be stretched, and communication regarding rosters and concerns could be improved. IT systems are being upgraded to improve efficiency, and travel requirements between clients can be extensive. Workplace culture varies, with opportunities to strengthen professional standards across locations.
However, there are some potential challenges. Management and leadership practices could be strengthened in terms of visibility and consistency. Staffing levels can be stretched, and communication regarding rosters and concerns could be improved. IT systems are being upgraded to improve efficiency, and travel requirements between clients can be extensive. Workplace culture varies, with opportunities to strengthen professional standards across locations.
Recent reviews
1.0
Direct Care Worker
Sep 2026Ballarat VIC 33506 to 7 years in the role, current employee
After so many years I wouldnt tell any aged care worker in know to apply to work with us.
The good thingsThe clients are amazing thats about it.
The challengesDriving here there and everywhere, were understaffed however you put your hand up for extra services... there is none, then to find out some clients arnt getting services because of staff issues, yet you know you have called and put your hand up to help.
1.0
Manager
Aug 2026Malvern VIC 314411 to 12 years in the role, former employee
terrible executive team - do not work here
The good thingsThere was nothing to enjoy with new management that came in in 2024. CEO and leadership / executive team are out of touch.
The challengesThe IT systems are terrible, management is absent , the systems do not work, the turn over is unsettling and no one care about what is occurring. The executive and Board are not providing the oversight needed to govern the organisation.
3.0
Community Care Worker
Aug 2026Ballan VIC 3342Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Role Did Not Match What Was Advertised. $$$ focussed despite being NFP
The good thingsThe colleagues. Everyone in the team was working hard to supprot their clients despite the challenges.
The challengesI found the job advertisement to be misleading compared with the reality of the role. The position was presented in a way that suggested a manageable community-based caseload within the advertised area; however, once I commenced, I was allocated clients across regional and significantly wider geographical areas, resulting in extensive travel and considerable time spent on the road. This was not clearly communicated during the recruitment process and had a substantial impact on workload, productivity expectations and work-life balance. There was also a strong focus on billable targets and monitoring, which made the role feel more micromanaged than expected. Despite achieving the targets for the month, there was a push for "exceeding KPIs". Greater transparency in the advertisement and interview process regarding travel requirements, geographical coverage and productivity expectations would have allowed applicants to make a more informed decision before accepting the position.
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