AddressYour Employment Pathways Project Coordinator
About the Organisation
Greenacres is one of the leading disability service providers in the region, providing services and programs from 24 different sites in Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Shoalhaven. Each week, we support over 600 people to live the life they imagine by delivering a range of person-centered services. We have been doing this across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for over 70 years.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking people who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities and share our values of Fairness, Inclusion, Respect, Excellence, and Safeguarding.
About the Role
We are looking for a Full-Time (Fixed-term 12 months) Project Coordinator to join our Enterprises and Ability, Skills, and Knowledge Department. You will project manage the requirements of a Grant we have received, evolving the supported employment sector in line with future guiding principles. This includes innovative approaches to:
- Support people with high support needs to progress towards their employment goals
- Create pathways to open employment
- Better meet community expectations
- Create sustainable employment opportunities for people with disability
- Provide support to Open Employers
- Provide ongoing support to participants who transition into open employment positions
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement all Grant Activities to achieve stated outcomes, ensuring compliance requirements are met.
- Complete Grant Activities within scope, quality, timeframes, and budget as defined in the Activity Work Plan.
- Write Activity Work Plan Progress Reports for Greenacres management approval before submission to the Commonwealth representative.
- Support 23 participants by the end of the funding period, demonstrating the need for an Open Employer Liaison & Ongoing Support Officer position post-grant.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centered outcomes according to NDIS plan work goals and participants' cultural needs.
- Develop skill development and work experience programs, including Cert II Hospitality and related courses.
- Provide ongoing support in open employment settings for both employers and new employees.
- Develop a monthly Calendar of Cultural Cooking Events and coordinate training for CALD, Indigenous Cultural Awareness, and LGBTQIA+ Awareness with People and Culture.
- Ensure compliance with all WHS Policy/Procedures, including risk assessments for programs and activities.
Key Relationships
- Promote Greenacres Your Employment Pathways program and Grant Activities to participants, families, and the community.
- Collaborate with the Greenacres Marketing team, People and Culture, and external partners.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with family carers and other service providers.
The operations and services provided by Greenacres is governed and assessed against the NDIS, ‘National Disability Insurance Scheme’ Guidelines and Practice Standards. You must clearly understand, adhere and deliver quality services aligned to the NDIS Practice Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct.
Benefits:
- Paid under the SCHADS Award – Level 4
- Superannuation of 11.5%
- Ongoing career opportunities within a high-performing team
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- A culture of diversity and respect
- Free flu vaccinations
- Premium Perks including exclusive discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Years of Service Awards
Required Skills
- Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting people with disability.
- Commitment to being flexible and responsive to our participants' needs and goals.
- High level of interpersonal, planning, and time management skills.
- Reliability and accountability while working within a dedicated, high-performing team.
Probity Requirements
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children's Check
- The Right to Work in Australia
Applications will be assessed as submitted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. For further information, please contact Arjah-Learh McGrath on 0242226***.
To be considered for this position, please send an up-to-date resume and cover letter. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
Greenacres is an EEO Employer, and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.
