Independent Living Intake Coordinator

14 hours ago

Warrnambool Victoria Australia Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-Operative Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

NGATANWAAR (Welcome)

Due to enormous expansion and internal promotion, we are seeking the services of an Independent Living Intake Coordinator.

Work in an appreciative and supportive environment, that offers generous remuneration – including tax savings and additional leave where you will achieve real and meaningful outcomes that positively affect our community.

Established in 1979, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative's vision is simple: "Empower the individual the family wins, Empower the family the community wins, Empower the community our culture wins". Our team of dedicated professionals work together to achieve this outcome as evidenced in our latest audit where we received two rare commendations Workforce Development and Diversity & Cultural Safety. Put simply, this is a great and highly supportive place to work.

IDENTIFIED POSITION

This is an identified position. The Equal Opportunity Act permits special measures that help people who experience disadvantage to access equal opportunity in employment. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position, which is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

THE ROLE

The Independent Living Intake Coordinator will support new and existing clients to navigate the intake process, and any external assessment required to access the Independent Living teams services. They will provide advocacy support to ensure clients receive a culturally safe plan assessment.

The position will work with the Elder Care Support Program Connector.

This role will liaise with external connections to ensure Elders and other community members are well-supported throughout the My Aged Care or NDIS assessment process.

THE IDEAL PERSON FOR THIS ROLE

Essential


• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander


• Tertiary level training in relevant field or willingness to obtain


• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people


• Have an understanding and commitment to positive Aboriginal health outcomes and Aboriginal culture


• Demonstrated ability in the planning of events


• Good record management, data collection and reporting capability


• Ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter, with a high degree of initiative and problem-solving skills


• Experience in working in a team environment that is open and transparent, with a person-centered trauma informed focus


• Current Victorian drivers' license and willingness to driver bigger vehicles including Wheelchair Bus

Desirable


• Certificate IV Lifestyle and Leisure or equivalent.


• Previous experience as a Social Support Group Coordinator or similar role would be very well regarded


• Knowledge of working to a budget and reporting on variances


• Understanding of Aged & Disability Care service area


• Relevant qualification.


• Experience in working in a not-for-profit organization, or health setting.

HOW TO APPLY

Position descriptions are available on request by emailing

Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to .

We are looking to fill this position ASAP, however we will wait for the right candidate, so get in quick.

We are a Child Safe organization. This means that any job offer will be subject to strict screening processes and proof of immunisation (both childhood & Covid). See the position description for further information.

For further information, please contact Tendai Kudya on

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