Home Modifications Estimator – Home Care

12-Month max term contract

At BaptistCare, we believe in discovering what’s possible in people’s lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique Well-Living® approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home, where they’re surrounded by the people, community and memories they love the most.  

Why you’ll love this role

As the Home Modifications Estimator – Home Care, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, compliant and value-for-money cost estimates for funded home modification works that support client safety, independence and wellbeing.

Working closely with clients, health professionals, contractors and internal stakeholders, the role assesses proposed modification works, identifies risks, validates scope and prepares detailed cost estimates in accordance with funding requirements, building standards and organisational policies.

• Review referrals, decisions and assessment documents.
• Coordinate site inspections to confirm measurements, access and conditions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Price works using agreed rates, market conditions and policy requirements.
• Liaise with clients, carers and health professionals on practical solutions.
• Help develop estimating tools, templates and standard scopes.
• Join relevant forums to maintain industry knowledge.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, value and accuracy

What you’ll bring

• Solid experience in residential building or home modifications
• Experience preparing estimates for building or modification works
• Knowledge of residential construction, compliance and home modifications
• Ability to prepare accurate estimates and manage priorities to deadlines
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and OT recommendations
• Experience in funded, budget-controlled service environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High-level literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• Understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Trade qualification in carpentry, building or related construction desirable
• Experience with At Home, Home Care Packages, NDIS or similar programs preferred
• Experience with OT recommendations or home modification scopes desirable.

Why join BaptistCare?

This 12‑month max term role offers the opportunity to make a genuine contribution during a key period of change. You’ll join a national organisation committed to care, dignity and inclusion — with flexible working options, salary packaging, wellbeing benefits and a values‑driven culture.

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About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.