Community Development Coordinator, Employment

Job Description

Community Development Coordinator, Employment And what we care most about is helping people live healthier, happier, better-connected lives. We actively seek to include, welcome, and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Since 1990, we’ve been making it happen, both for older Australians and people with disabilities. We are proud to be Game Changers, Dream Makers, Kindness Champions, Culture Shapers, and Vibrant Creators. And it’s not just us who thinks so; we’ve won many awards on the local and international stage for our approach. What you’ll be doing: As a Community Development Coordinator - Employment (CDC), you will facilitate and implement a range of innovative capacity building employment activities such as awareness raising, information sharing, stakeholder liaison, and community engagement activities. These activities will support and assist people living with a disability and enable them to link into supported and mainstream employment and/or volunteering opportunities. The position plays a pivotal role in engaging with people living with disabilities, their families, carers, and the broader community to increase awareness and remove barriers to employment and volunteering opportunities. Who we’re looking for: Significant proven experience working in community development roles. An understanding of community capacity building models. Demonstrated experience in supporting people living with disabilities to gain supported or mainstream employment opportunities. Demonstrated project management experience and administration. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Highly developed analytical skills. Excellent verbal, communication, and presentation skills. High-level computer literacy. Ability to work flexible hours, depending on work requirements. Experience in new community development programs, implementation, and rollout. Experience and knowledge of the disability sector and NDIS legislation and Strategic Directions. Our values are not just words on a wall. They are unique to us and underpin our much bolder vision and aspirations for YOU – our clients, residents, participants, customers, and staff. We are Game Changers, Culture Shapers, Dream Makers, Vibrant Creators, and Kindness Champions. What we can do for you: Salary banding from $80,861 - $86,849 depending on relevant qualifications and years of relevant experience. Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax-free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2,650 per annum tax-free) (Part-time and Full-time employees). All CDC’s receive a daily travel allowance ($25 per day!). Extensive discounts available on everyday purchases, financial tips and services, wellbeing, and wellness programs through our ForME platform. Access to Fitness Passport. Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates). Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank). Employee Referral Program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid parental leave for eligible employees. All technology/equipment provided. Dedicated, supportive managers who care about your wellbeing. How to Apply: When successful, you will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods, or other possibilities, please get in touch with Feros Care, founded in 1990, is a multi-award-winning, all-inclusive, not-for-profit organisation helping seniors and people with disabilities live happier, healthier, and better-connected lives. Everyone says they want to make a difference. With us, you really can! We are trailblazers in aged care, providing in-home services including personal care, domestic services, social support programs, and access to a clinical health team. Our two residential villages in northern New South Wales embody the ethos, ‘Don’t just live with us. Come alive with us.’ Feros Care is also a proud NDIS partner in the community, delivering Local Area Coordination services to support people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr