Address- Work Mondays and Fridays, other days negotiable (total 46hr fortnight)
- Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice
- $2600 annual meal & entertainment card
- Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better. If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role
The Youth Work Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring Youth Worker rosters, transport services and 24/7 residential shifts within Life Without Barriers policies and procedures. This role has a large focus on the rostering and recruitment.
This position is being offered on a Permanent Part-Time basis located at our office in Deception Bay. Work days will be Mondays and Fridays (full day), with the ability to negotiate on additional days.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare rosters to ensure risks are managed and staff levels reflect the needs of clients.
- Monitor and support the coordination of new Youth Workers, including induction and onboarding.
- Complete timesheets and approvals in Kronos.
- Monitor schedules (such as grey fleet, probity) for the program.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in disability or health-related fields with strong coordination skills
- Demonstrated leadership within a professional framework
- Strong verbal, interactive, and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills for positive professional relationships and problem-solving
- Knowledgeable about child protection and in-home/out-of-home care programs
- Understanding of relevant legislation and national/state standards
- Current Drivers Licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more
- Growing organisation with great career opportunities
- Ongoing training and mentorship
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Joelene at ***********@lwb.org.au with the subject heading “Youth Work Coordinator - Moreton Bay”. Please note that we do not accept applicants to this email address, they must be submitted online.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is midnight Sunday 5th May 2024.
We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. If you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.
Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here (https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA)
