About our organisation

annecto - is an independent, not for profit association with community contacts across Australia. Our clients include people with disabilities, older people, families and carers. We connect and build relationships with other stakeholders to help people define their own goals and realise their full potential and achieve what’s important to them.

What’s important to you?

• Fixed term position for 12 months
• Located in Dubbo
• Generous salary packaging options

About the Role

This position is responsible for ensuring that flexible respite, personal care and domestic assistance services are planned and implemented for Recipients under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). This role will also be responsible for coordinating an effective service delivery through efficient rostering practices and supporting a team of support workers in the region. The position will also undertake a significant portion of the administration duties that are associated with the day-to-day operations in the region.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in aged care services and healthy ageing principles
• Previous experience in support coordination in a community setting
• Highly developed administration skills and willingness to undertake day-to-day administration tasks
• Understanding and commitment to person centred approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as a member of a professional team
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Knowledge of community resources/professional services which support individuals in the region
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse group
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of computer software: Word, Excel, Internet and email
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant health/social sciences
• A current unrestricted NSW driver’s license

What would be great to have?

• Experience working in a similar capacity in a community based not-for-profit organisation
• Knowledge of client data bases e.g. Carelink/AlayaCare
• Training and experience in Person Centered Planning
• Knowledge of DEX reporting
• Ability to speak a community language

For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description.

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You should be eligible to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples are encouraged to apply.

annecto is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and abide by our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.