Nutrition Services Customer Liaison Officer

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland. Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another. Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent. Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Seniors and Disability Services is responsible in providing quality direct services to customers to maintain overall wellbeing and independence. The team seeks to promote social inclusion, encourage and enhance quality of life and increase capacity for seniors and people with disabilities to participate in the community.  We have an exciting opportunity within Seniors and Disability Services for a Nutrition Services Customer Liaison Officer to assist in managing, developing and improving home delivered meals and centre-based meals programs for the frail aged, people with a disability and their carers to ensure the provision of services is provided to the relevant legislative standards. You will be responsible in undertaking day to day support and supervision of volunteers whilst developing and implementing promotional plans for new and existing programs.  The successful applicant will require:   Tertiary qualifications in welfare, community/food services or related, and/or equivalent relevant experience   Class C drivers licence   First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain   Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain   NDIS Worker Screening Check   Demonstrated level of experience in: Budgeting Recruitment, development and supervision of staff and volunteers Community program development, planning and evaluation Meeting procedures PC application software programs  Highly developed organisational skills including excellent time management and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under pressure  Ability to relate to seniors, younger people with disabilities and their carers and an awareness of an sensitivity to the needs of these groups  A solid understanding of the Community Home Support Program (CHSP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), networks, funding bodies, foodsafety regulations, and the needs of the aged, people with disabilities and their carers. Download the position description here for more information.  Position…
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