• 3 month contract with an immediate start
• Utilise your project management skills and understanding of respite services
• Based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Coffs Harbour with some travel

Carers NSW is a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers and improving their quality of life through support, referrals, capacity building and training.

As the Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) we are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and outcome-focused Project Officer, Respite Services to join our team on a 3 month contract.

This position is responsible for identifying and engaging with in-home and residential respite service providers within NSW Region 4, to develop a best practice model for referrals and matching services. This role will also be required to project manage the development and implementation of a digital respite platform. The desired candidate for this role will have extensive experience with respite and project coordination.

Essential to your success will be your:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health/Social Sciences, Project Management and/or suitably recognised qualifications
• Extensive experience and understanding of contemporary respite
• Understanding of the complexity and sensitivities of a sector that has been under reform
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of time-sensitive projects
• Ability to apply risk management techniques to project deliverables
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Current NSW drivers licence and the capacity to travel

The role can be based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Coffs Harbour. We can offer you a competitive salary - plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website.

A criminal record check and working with children check will be required as a condition of employment.

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.

A position description is attached.