Neighbourhood Coordinator

The Neighbourhood Coordinator is a key role within our organisation, responsible for leading a team of Support Workers and Volunteers to deliver high-quality services to our clients. This role will facilitate the delivery of services that support our clients to stay independent in their own homes and connected to their local community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring their team fosters strong and professional relationships with each client and their circle of support. They will be the central point of contact for clients and oversee the coordination of services to help navigate the relevant support, based on the individual client need.

This is a Full Time permanent position based in our Wollongong office.

• Tertiary or Diploma qualification in a relevant field, such as Aged Care, Health, Business, or equivalent years of experience
• Two or more years' experience in supervising a team, and nurturing them through ambiguity and change
• Experience in the Aged Care and/or Health environment
• Significant understanding of client needs, to convert these into positive service delivery outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills, with the client always at the centre
• Ability to effectively plan and manage budgets
• Confident in building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for social change and contributing to an organisation of influence for vulnerable, at-risk, and disadvantaged members of the community
• Proficient in using multiple computer applications, as well as the willingness to learn new systems/programs
• First Aid Certificate
• Current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful, and compassionate.

Further to this, we offer:

• Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider
• Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $16,000 per year (pro-rata)
• Tax-free salary packaged meal and entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)