Address If
you have been thinking about a Career REFRESH in 2024? This might just
be the opportunity; you have been waiting for!A
career where you can assist people with disability and their families to access
information on the NDIS and other community supports?Are you
passionate about driving inclusive change that supports people
with a disability to live fulfilling and connected lives in their local
communities? Do you want to work for an organisation that values diversity and
engages with community stakeholders to ensure inclusion is firmly on the agenda? If this sounds like you, you will love working with us as a Local
Area Coordinator - Community Capacity Building in our Ashmore
office! Carers
Queensland is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the
diverse needs of the people we support. Carers Queensland is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a disability,
Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ community.What stands us out? We
are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse
needs of the people we support. This is not only reflected in our values and
day to day operations, but also in our positive rapid growth, and hence this new opportunity that we would love to
invite you to explore!The PositionThis position is based at our Ashmore Office on the beautiful Gold
Coast! The primary purpose of
this role is to work with the Manager, Capacity Building and Engagement LAC
Program, and Team Leaders LAC Community and Mainstream to drive
purpose, capacity and impact for long-term sustainability and growth of
inclusive practices in all Carers Queensland NDIS Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Service Areas to ensure people
with disabilities, their families and carers can contribute to community prosperity
and participate in community life.The
role will have a focus on building and strengthening the capacity of
people with disabilities (both NDIS participants and
non-participants), their families and carers, as well as the
government, business, and community sectors, while being able to work remotely
with your team across the regions.Some of your key
responsibilities will include:Implement the Community Capacity
Building Plan using a project-management approach for inclusion.Deliver program-wide strategy to engage people with disability,
families and carers, as well as the government, business and community sectors.Lead Community Capacity Building projects to meet community needs
with strategic long-term vision.Develop strategic, collegial and productive
relationships, within and external to Carers Queensland, to ensure the best
outcomes for clients, the program and the organisation.What's in it for you?
Full-Time role with Work from Home Days available
(up to 2 days per week) at our awesome Ashmore site!
Attractive
Remuneration Package of CSW5.1 - $94,177.78 per annum (plus
superannuation 11%) + Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with
RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
Accrued Days Off + Access to Corporate Private Health
with Medibank & BUPA
Professional development through ongoing training
The opportunity to enact real and rewarding
change in people with disabilities’ lives.
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.
Do you have?
Qualifications in Project Management,
Disability, Community Development, Education, Human Services or similar?
Extremely high-level communication skills (both
written and verbal) and
the ability to build rapport and adapt skills according to the audience or
target group involved?
Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to design, develop and implement
multiple project plans, processes and systems while being adaptable to the
ever-changing landscape of our community and their needs?
Demonstrated experience working in the human services
sector?
Demonstrated experience in undertaking a
range of Community Capacity Building activities to assist
communities to reach a desired outcome?
Excellent decision-making skills including the ability
to analyse need and measure risk?
How to Apply1.
Click on the ‘Apply’ button on this page.2.
Review our Position Description and Key Selection Criteria documents3.
Submit your resume and a 2-page (maximum) application letter
that addresses the Key Selection Criteria (applications not
addressing this will not be considered & previous applicants need NOT apply). APPLY NOW as interviews will be conducted during the campaign so don't wait until the closing!Applications close 11th February 2024Want to get in
touch? For
questions about the role please email: Recruitment 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.
