Senior Disability Support Coach

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Senior Support Coach in our Learning & Lifestyle division based in Frankston.

You will provide support to the Support Lead to ensure smooth day to day running of the site and provide leadership to your team. You will be joining a great team, passionate about supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals, participate in activities and programs of their choice, both at Wallara and within the community.

Work pattern: Monday to Friday; 4 days 8:30am to 4:00pm, 1 day 8:00am to 4:00pm/8:30am – 4:30pm negotiable.

If you are passionate about providing quality support services, proactive and have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role (desirable)
• Leadership skills
• Ability to support staff with person centred goal planning and achievement
• Demonstrated experience working within the disability sector and supporting clients with support needs and goals
• A passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can – bring your special talents to their experience
• Excellent communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion
• Excellent administration, written communication skills and computer literacy in order to complete appropriate documentation - make sure the t's are crossed and i's dotted
• Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen
• Experience in delivering on individualised plans
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
• Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation
• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher (highly desirable).

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Full Victorian driver licence
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR.

Work perks

• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Competitive salary including salary packaging options
• Professional development and training
• Career opportunities and pathways
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.  We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?  Because when you join Wallara, you'll join a movement We're driving social change for people with different abilities and we're having a good time doing it We're passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It's just the way we roll  If you believe the future is inclusive, you'll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

How to apply

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role please apply through SEEK.  Please note applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.