Live in Resident Coordinator

**Live-In Resident Coordinator (LIRC) - Disability Housing Sector**

Location: Phillip, ACT
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
**Free** **accommodation** in a private 2-bedroom unit (equivalent to $550p/w plus **free** utilities - electricity is approx. $1,200 p.a, water is approx. $330 p.a).

SCHADS level 3 home care employee - $55,565 p.a. plus superannuation

Salary Packaging Available (NFP tax benefits)
No weekend or public holiday shifts

**About Us**
Project Independence (PI) is a not-for-profit organisation offering a unique home ownership model for people with a mild intellectual disability. Our mission is to support residents to grow in independence, safety, and community through stable housing and person-centred support.

We are currently seeking a **Live-In Resident Coordinator (LIRC)** to join our community in a rewarding and meaningful role supporting adults with intellectual disability to thrive in shared, independent housing.

**The Role**
The Live-In Resident Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating the day-to-day running of a PI house, providing informal support, guidance, and oversight to residents. This includes:

- Household coordination, including menu planning, preparing evening meals (weeknights), and maintaining shared spaces
- Supporting residents to build independence and community living skills
- Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
- Liaising with families, support networks, and PI staff
- Living on-site in a modern, self-contained 2-bedroom unit (provided rent-free with utilities included)
- Being contactable for emergency support (non-clinical) outside of rostered hours
- The role reports to the PI Operations Manager

**Benefits**
- **Free accommodation** in a private two-bedroom unit attached to the house
- **No weekend or public holiday shifts**:

- **Tax-effective salary packaging** through our not-for-profit status
- **Work-life balance**: Set hours (2:00pm-8:00pm weekdays)
- **Make a meaningful difference** in the lives of people with disability
- **Supportive and values-driven team environment**

**Essential Requirements**
- Skills in managing a household, budgeting, meal prep, and coordinating shared living
- Ability to build respectful relationships with residents, families, and support networks
- High level of integrity, flexibility, and maturity
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Food Safety training or experience

**Desirable**
- Experience supporting people with intellectual disability in a community or residential setting
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, and experience (minimum 5 years)

**About the Accommodation**

**How to Apply**
To apply, please send a **cover letter** addressing the above criteria and your **resume** to:
For further information or a confidential conversation, contact:
CEO Michael Claessens on 0436 372 100

**Make a lasting impact while living where you work — join Project Independence in creating safe, inclusive communities where people with disability can truly thrive.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Housing provided
- Salary packaging

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person