Uniting AgeWell
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    Work/Life balance
    3.3(59 ratings)
    Career development
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    3.0(60 ratings)
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    2.5(61 ratings)
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    2.8(62 ratings)
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    2.0
    Program Manager
    Apr 2026
    Melbourne VIC 30005 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    It used to an amazing place to work - but now it sadly is disappointing
    The good thingsBeing able to create a work culture that encouraged personal growth amongst the team of office based and direct support staff. Having scope to be solutions focused - when things weren't working the way we wanted them within our team, we came together to brainstorm ideas of what else we could try. A very genuine and sincere team who always put our clients first. Under particular management I was encouraged to be innovative and have ownership over decisions made.
    The challengesUnder new senior management there came a surge of micro-management and control over day to day operations. This would have been okay if they understood what this actually entailed. This management lacked strategical planning to support the direction of the program, and so many teams were left floundering. Very little visibility, if any, as to what they were doing to support the teams - always seemed to be in meetings, but with no real information about what the expectations of their direct reports were. Very much felt like certain managers would be targeted for speaking up/advocating for things that they wanted for their teams, and a passive aggressive approach taken towards staff when ideas were challenged that were lacking substance or a narrative. It is quite sad that the CEO seems to be unaware of what is happening within the Community teams, and why staff resignations are occurring. UAW used to be such an amazing place to work - but now staff are no more than just numbers.
    1.0
    FSA
    Apr 2026
    Bendigo VIC 3550Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Avoid at all costs horrible upper management
    The good thingsNice people to work with
    The challengesHorrible upper management..no overtime paid and no appreciation from management at all. High staff turnover.
    1.0
    Food Services Assistant
    Mar 2026
    Hawthorn VIC 31221 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Terrible management, hostility, and a consistently understaffed workplace.
    The good thingsWorking with aged care residents was very rewarding and made the role meaningful. Pay was above the award and had good salary packaging.
    The challengesPoor management and arrogant attitudes from some of the chefs created a frustrating work environment. People quit regularly because of this, which meant the workplace was constantly understaffed and staff were left picking up the slack.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Home Care Worker
    Mar 2026
    Croydon VIC 31361 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The worst company I have ever worked for.
    The good thingsSome very lovely clients.
    The challengesManagement are a joke, no support, passive aggressive treatment, condescention from manager was horrible
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Home Care Worker
    Dec 2025
    Northcote VIC 3070Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was very busy and stressful
    The good thingsI liked meeting the clients and office staff were helpful when you rang the office about work related issues
    The challengesMore communication from office. More travelling time between clients as I was constantly late to clients due to not enough travel time. Didn’t get enough hours only got the minimum mostly
    1.0
    n/a
    Nov 2025
    Hawthorn VIC 3122Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It's not for everyone.
    The good thingsLocation and hours were convenient. But that's it.
    The challengesFelt over-extended and rushed. It was soul-crushing when you feel like a single person being made to undertake a 2 to 3-person job. Inadequate support and training. Unrealistic expectations.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Aged Care Role
    Nov 2025
    Wangaratta VIC 3677Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Meaningful work experience in a challenging organisational environment
    The good thingsMeaningful and impactful client work Strong collegial relationships within frontline teams Valuable exposure to complex service systems and case management Long-term organisational success depends on workforce trust, leadership credibility, and open communication — not performative culture or reputation management. The organisation would benefit from strengthened governance frameworks, clearer leadership accountability, and a more authentic commitment to staff wellbeing, safety, and professional development. Advice to prospective employees: Clarify workload expectations, training structures, supervision models, and decision-making processes prior to role acceptance.
    The challengesAdvice to Management - Ongoing leadership and communication challenges, Unsustainable workload expectations, Limited transparency in decision-making, inconsistent processes and unclear role scope. A predominantly reactive workplace culture that prioritises damage control over prevention and strategic planning The work itself can be deeply rewarding; however, the internal operating environment can undermine staff sustainability. Prioritise accountable leadership, realistic workforce design, and transparent communication practices. Address systemic structural challenges rather than relying on individual staff resilience to compensate for organisational gaps. Invest in leadership capability that demonstrates accountability,consistency, emotional intelligence, and ethical governance. Sustainable workplaces are built through genuine transparency, psychologically safe cultures, and leadership that models integrity, not through optics, avoidance, or surface-level performance management.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Registered Nurse
    Nov 2025
    Mornington TAS 70181 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Wouldn’t recommend if you like to keep your registration.
    The good thingsThe residents are lovely Staff ok but many ECA won’t even speak to you
    The challengesManagement are horrible Nurses are clique and report stupid things they don’t work well as a team all stick together Work loads are extreme and dangerous
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Registered Nurse
    Jun 2025
    Hobart TAS 7000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Terrible experience with this company.
    The good thingsSalary packaging. Majority of colleagues were pleasant and kind. The residents were a joy.
    The challengesManagement in the facility were selfish, unprofessional and rude. They had a ‘clique’ and loved to gossip and talk down other staff members, including in front of others. I witnessed it many times. There is little support for staff, especially new staff. I felt forced to leave the company.
    13 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Care Organiser
    Mar 2025
    Burwood VIC 3125Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Very toxic workplace
    The good thingsHigher than average wage
    The challengesManagement protects employees that don't perform, consistently arrive late, and are just lazy.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Home Care Support Worker
    Feb 2025
    Devonport & North West TASLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Unorganised and impertinent organisation.
    The good thingsThe clients and working autonomously.
    The challengesPassive aggressive administration staff. Aggressive management. Mandatory training not provided.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Care Organiser
    Aug 2024
    Bendigo VIC 3550
    Uniting AgeWell is a great organisation to work for. No one is ever too busy to listen and/or help you. Management are very approachable and are more than happy to jump in and assist, which is rare these days. I am so grateful to be a part of such a great company. Can't wait to spend many more years here.
    The good thingsSuch a caring, supportive team. They really go out of their way to help.
    The challengesI haven't faced any challenges so far.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Project Coordinator
    May 2024
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Loved it, good place to work, nice work life balance
    The good thingsThe team is excellent. Love the people I work with. My manager was amazing and supportive. I have learnt a lot and taken on additional roles and responsibilities
    The challengesNothing major sometimes dealing with the vendors
    1.0
    Aged Care Registered Nurse
    Jan 2024
    Bendigo VIC 35503 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Very unorganised place to start work because of lack of management!
    The good thingsResidents in this facility are good people
    The challengesVery hard to fitting therefore very unorganised place to work. Most of times on below staffs ratio. Very rude working environment as well!
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Home Care Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Bendigo VIC 3550
    A sad and poorly managed 3 months with little guidance or assistance. But an enjoyable client experience just sorry the clients have to deal with management
    The good thingsThe Clients are amazing
    The challengesManagement!!!! And self appointed management who think they are bosses and are not
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Recruitment Consultant
    Oct 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A workplace where I genuinely find joy in every single day through providing a positive candidate experience, networking, customer relations and feeling supported in career development and growth.
    The good thingsSupportive management, encouragement and mentorship, a values based organisation that are true to providing a supportive, kind, fun workplace culture. Super inclusive and your ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
    The challengesRegional recruiting can be challenging however Management provide the tools, time and support to build your network and grow the brand.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Registered Nurse
    Mar 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Extremely busy and stressful workload
    The good thingsThe best thing about the job is the residents
    The challengesAs it is such a busy environment and the work load is a lot, often felt like I was alone and didn’t have much support
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Customer service
    Nov 2022
    Very stressful, unacceptable workloads and no respect for workers and people.
    The good thingsCo worker peer support is good. Facilities are good depending on site location.
    The challengesNo support from management, poor systems, policies and structure. Low pay due to EBA in place. Management do not value people and treat them expendably Working culture quality will vary depending on programs manager and team.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Home Care Worker
    Oct 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    I would recommend working at Uniting Age Well. I feel valued as an employee and not just a number.
    The good thingsSupportive family friendly company. Terrific team. They really know how to look after their staff.
    The challengesNo challenges. Induction process was smooth and I felt supported as a new employee.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Care Manager
    Sep 2022
    I encourage you to try someplace else. There are so many vacancies here all the time... and that is not possible without people leaving constantly.
    The good thingsSalary was decent and opportunities to grow
    The challengesSo many promises but never delivered. Poor quality systems and processes. Values and people didnt match.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Personal Care Assistant
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Awful, draining sometimes went home and cried
    The good thingsSome of the residents and staff are nice
    The challengesManagement were rude to other staff, this made it difficult to actually go to them with a problem. Not providing enough or adequate equipment for the residents needs
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Activity Wirker
    Sep 2021
    former employee
    The worst organisation I have ever worked for
    The good thingsThe Clients are the best aspect of working for this organisation
    The challengesManagement are so self-invested and treat staff appallingly Micromanagement of staff Staff are treated like children and are not supported Very dysfunctional culture Very high staff turnover Terrible IT Low pay rate Always giving negative feedback Management are extremely two faced
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    S.W
    Jan 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    A thankless job
    The good thingsSome very lovely clients
    The challenges-Terrible wage/hourly rate - Cost on your car - Wear and tear on your car/ client's disregard for car - Long driving times *anywhere* - Irregular and poor time tabling, not consistent (*one hour* shifts become one’s whole day)
    1.0
    Registered Nurse
    May 2020
    Awful, would not recommend this organisation to anyone
    The good thingsSalary packaging..that's it
    The challengesWeak ineffectual managers, passive aggressive behaviour by other staff, punitive work environment, nil respect for the role by care staff
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Personal Care Worker
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    An honour and a privilege
    The good thingsWorking with a great bunch of people to care for an even greater bunch of resident, I think it the highest honour ever.
    The challengesNo challenges, there is always an offer of assistance if you have any problems.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Marketing Role
    Mar 2020
    former employee
    Hate to say my terrible experience was not an isolated one
    The good thingsCoworkers, location, growth industry, learning about the sector
    The challengesToo few resources, ambitious management, unrealistic demands, unsupportive culture
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Nurse
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Too corporate, not enough focus on basics
    The good thingsThe residents are what makes doing to work the thing that you get up each day to do
    The challengesToo many tiers with management, confusing and non transparency with important details about care. It’s difficult to care for people when staff is skeleton and providing meals are less than satisfactory
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Food Services Assistant
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    May hold more promise for other employees in other parts of the business, but I was disappointed.
    The good thingspositive mission, good work environment, good IT resources, fair remuneration, generally friendly staff and clientele.
    The challengesmanagement structure within the department. a lot of distance between supervisor and newer staff. revolving door of new staff suggests poor integration of trainees. likely to draw criticism for copying things established staff do. established staff focused on getting things done, but free of burden of criticism. some prepared to give orders, but not take responsibility. severe lack of mentoring.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    ECA
    Nov 2019
    Best place to work in
    The good thingsGood management and friendly Team
    The challengesNothing to say few ups and downs others then that all good.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    PCW
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    i am a good, friendly, energetic, with full respect of self and other with experience different elderly and hospital setting.
    The good thingsChallenging and achievement of some good things which make me happy and successful to step up my goals.
    The challengesas a new staff working in a team with good respect, new different policy and protocol to update self respect.
    1 person found this helpful
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