AddressCarers 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.
Do 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 the Ipswich and Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba, Ipswich, and 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.
Based in Ipswich, you will be working across the Darling Downs, 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 & you will be provided with a work vehicle during office hours. This role works as a part of a broader awesome team across different metropolitan and regional areas.
- 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 up to $15,900!
- Monthly Accrued Days Off + Access to discounted 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.
- 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.
Questions about the role can be directed to the HR team, **@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.
