Address Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from people with a disability, and from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and
the LGBTIQ community.
Carers Queensland actively seeks to employ people who reflect the
diversity of our clients. Are you seeking an opportunity where you can add
value? Work for an organisation where people from all walks of life are
welcomed with open arms into our inclusive and diverse culture. About
the RoleDo you want to support unpaid family carers through targeted
activities and individual support? Do you want to work for a program with
a solid history of empowering unpaid carers by providing engaging quality
services and programs to support their needs and families? Then we have the
role for you! We seek a Carer Information & Support Officer for
Bundaberg & the Wide Bay regions. We are going through an exciting period
of growth here at Carers Queensland in our Carer Program, and it's a perfect
time to join us on our mission to make a difference and connect with our Carers
through Carers Queensland’s peak body function.Are
you:
Competent in assessing and
understanding carers' needs and
can provide information and one-on-one support?
Looking to showcase your
ability to create and foster positive relationships with external
organisations and networks?
Highly skilled in communication, both written & verbal, and can build rapport and
adapt skills according to the audience or target group involved?
Keen to demonstrate
your workshop planning, facilitation, and evaluation skills?
Can you create solid
connections and build collaborative rapport with external
workshop facilitators, including good negotiation skills and
strategy planning?
**You must be willing to travel regularly, build connections,
and facilitate workshops across Bundaberg & Wide Bay surrounding
areas***. About
you - do you have:
MANDATORY relevant tertiary qualification, e.g. Cert III in
Community Services or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the
community services sector.
An understanding of
client-centred practice with demonstrated ability and experience
interacting and supporting diverse client groups in a positive, friendly,
and welcoming manner.
Please note: It is a mandatory requirement for all successful
Applicants to hold current and valid Driver license, Blue/Yellow Cards
before commencing employment with Carers Queensland Ltd.
What
is on offer:As an employee of Carers
Queensland, you will work with people who are passionate
about making a difference, who are target-focused, who are open to new ways of
thinking, who value genuine, long-lasting relationships, and who are flexible,
resilient, and who believe in equity and opportunity for all.
This position sits in the 10th largest city in Queensland:
Bundaberg! A wonderful region that is the gateway to the Southern Great
Barrier Reef, the town the turtles all home & sugarcane farms as far as the
eye can see! You will enjoy being able to work across the Wide bay region,
delivering services that help form part of an incredible organisation that
strives to make a difference in people’s lives. You’ll be provided
opportunities to learn and evolve as part of a growing and innovative
organisation. You will be allowed to do work that makes a genuine difference in
your community & be provided with a work vehicle during office hours. While
this role works remotely based in central Bundaberg, you are part of a broader
awesome team across different metropolitan and regional areas throughout
Queensland.Benefits:Opportunity
to work for a peak industry body in Queensland:
Full-time role with attractive Remuneration Package
of CSW4.1 - $82,334.28 per annum (plus 11% super) +
transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemSERV!
Monthly Accrued Days Off + Access to Private health corporate employee benefits
with Medibank Private & Bupa.
An inclusive workplace culture with numerous diversity
initiatives including holding ‘Rainbow Tick’ accreditation.
A flexible and supportive work environment where your
contribution is highly valued and where our organisational values of
integrity, respect, diversity, empowerment, and adaptability are heavily
integrated into our culture.
Travel
3 x per year to Brisbane for
2-days Team Connection!
Onsite
- work vehicle available during office hours.
How to Apply:
Hit the APPLY button
below, the Position Description is available on the next screen in the top
right-hand side inside the folder.
Your application must
include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
& demonstrated examples to the Key Selection Criteria.
NOTE: Incomplete
applications will NOT be considered - only successfully shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note previous
applicants need NOT apply.
We will be interviewing as we go - so
apply now!Applications close 12th April 2024Questions about the role can be directed to the HR team, hr@carersqld.com.au.
Carers Queensland encourages applicants to advise this information
in their cover letter, so that we can meet the needs of each applicant. Carers
Queensland actively seeks to employ people who reflect the diversity of our
clients.
