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Learning Coordinator - Newcastle

Fighting Chance

We are looking for values-driven, compassionate and committed Learning Coordinator to join our unbeatable workforce. The team at Avenue are on a mission to build a network of coworking spaces that set a new standard for the economic and social inclusion of people with disability.

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to join thriving microbusiness teams, work on their own business ideas as entrepreneurs, develop their individual skills and socialise with their teammates?

Do you want to be part of an innovative day program, where each day is different and the opportunities to develop your own skills are plentiful?

Avenue has coworking spaces in Frenchs Forest, Botany, Parramatta and Newcastle where our participants can join work teams, contribute to thriving microbusinesses and share in the profits, and exercise choice in which social events and activities they access in the community.

Currently supporting more than 420 people with disability, Avenue is empowered by Fighting Chance and inspired by the vision that people with disability have unbridled access to opportunity, dignity and prosperity as part of a truly inclusive economy.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE US:

We think we have an unbeatable workforce, and so we want to recognise and support our staff. A role with Avenue Newcastle means you’ll have:

  • Support, mentoring, career guidance and ongoing informal and formal professional development opportunities and a strong training and learning culture.
  • Salary Packaging which means more money in your pocket by paying less tax!
  • Wellness days - 4 extra days off a year to relax, recharge and refresh.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Flexibility - This is a 4 day a week role!
  • Purpose centred work.
  • An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, helping to build a fantastic workplace culture.

THE ROLE:

The Learning Coordinator is one of three supporting functions in the Avenue Hub. You will provide ongoing support to the Team Coordinators in the daily management of their teams. You will be responsible for facilitating participants’ individual and team-based learning & skill development, to ensure that all participants are achieving their personal goals and are strengthening their capacity to work in their team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Content development.
  • Development of Individual Learning & Skill development plans.
  • Leading Individual Learning & Skill Development activities.
  • Leading Group-based Learning & Skill Development activities.
  • Empowering others
  • Record Keeping and Reporting.
  • NDIS Management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • A relevant qualification and/or 3+ years previous experience in similar program/service delivery in the community services sector.
  • High bandwidth for multi-tasking.
  • Natural aptitude for and experience in delegation and managing people.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Total commitment to the values, behaviour and culture of Avenue and Fighting Chance.
  • A passion for (and/or experience with) working with people with disability.
  • Possess or be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check.
  • Possess or be willing to obtain Provide First Aid (HLTAID003).
  • Hold a NSW Drivers Licence.
  • Fully Covid Vaccinated including booster. 

Avenue is not ‘your average’ day program! So, if you are not ‘your average’ employee, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this position please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position, along with your current resume.

Find out more here:

avenuecoworking.org.au

https://avenuecoworking.org.au/2022/03/16/interview-with-avenue-support-worker-rachelle/

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