Group Respite

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Maximum term until 30 June 2027
• Based in Ballarat

As the Group Respite and Flexible Support Coordinator, you will deliver tailored, person-centred support to carers, aligned with their unique needs and circumstances.

In this role, you will focus on supporting individuals engaged in the HACC PYP and Support for Carers Program to access meaningful, flexible activities that promote connection, wellbeing, and respite.

You will coordinate and deliver a dynamic service model that fosters participation in everyday activities, improves confidence, social connectedness, supports emotional wellbeing, and encourages healthy, active lifestyles.

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Uniting offers up to 15 days paid leave for domestic violence support.

• Relevant tertiary/post-secondary qualifications in community services, disability, or related disciplines and experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Victorian Driver's License.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-skilling learning environment and be able to relate positively to a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to deliver capacity building and social inclusion activities for people with all abilities
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and other agencies.
• Sound interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and time management skills

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Lana Nguyen – Manager of MH, AOD, Carers & Community Supports on for a chat.

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.