• Employment Status: Permanent
• Days & Hours of Work: Monday to Friday totalling 38 hours per week
• Competitive Salary: Band 8 - $133,367 p.a. + 12% superannuation
• Location: Council Office in Sandringham, with some flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The Coordinator Support at Home Packages is responsible for leading the packages program and providing leadership to program staff in accordance with Support at Home Program Guidelines.

The role is responsible for overseeing the provision of a person-centred approach that respects client choice, dignity, and independence, while driving operational efficiency.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing operational leadership and management to staff responsible for SAH package clients.
• Driving and supporting staff through change resulting from the Aged Care Act 2024.
• Overseeing processes and procedures development and implementation to ensure the SAH program operates within legislated requirements and that client care and clinical needs are identified and addressed.
• Recruiting and maintaining a skilled, motivated and competent workforce and driving a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A parkland surrounding the office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page.
2. Click "Apply Now" and provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: 11:55pm on the closing date.

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Charlene Pereira, Manager Community Care on 03 9599 4893 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator - Support at Home Packages enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.