The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre (MCNC) would like to invite expressions of interest for the part time position of Seniors Program Co-ordinator (SPC).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the MCNC team in engaging with seniors and mature aged people in the Cairns northern beaches community to provide information, individual support & referral; a social/recreational program; and promote the invaluable contributions made by seniors and mature aged people to their community.

The role of the SPC is to plan, manage and facilitate the Senior’s program; respond to and provide information, individual support and referral to community and other organisations; to research and share information with the MCNC team regarding resources & support services available; and to maintain knowledge on changes to policies, processes and opportunities relating to seniors and mature aged people.

The position currently offers any person with an interest and experience in seniors and community development the opportunity to nurture and support this cohort and to engage with participants of the MCNC Seniors program and respond to and provide individual support, information and referral to community enquiries.

The position requires skills in networking across a range of organisational structures including government, non-government and the private sector highlighting the role and valuable contributions seniors/mature aged community members provide to their communities.

This position requires the person to manage a program specific to the current funded Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors (DCDSS) neighbourhood and community centres.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. A demonstrated ability to work with older people:
   • through a client support model;
   • to assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals.
   • flexibility and adaptability to respond to seniors/mature aged people.
   • deliver social activities, events and excursions for older people.
2. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the community sector and the ability to utilise established networks for the benefit of the Seniors Program and broader community.
3. Experience and understanding of government departments, statutory authorities and other non-government organisations;
4. Skills in networking across a range of organisational structures including government, non-government and the private sector
5. Ability to work autonomously while contributing to the work team;
6. A high level of communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) including report writing;
7. Proficiency in the use of computers and working with Microsoft programs including Word and Outlook.
8. A current Queensland drivers licence;

TIME MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre’s Safe and Confident Living Program is funded by the Queensland Government’s Department of Seniors and Disability Support. As per the Service Agreement between both parties, the Centre is required to deliver two discrete and time specific reportable activities being:

• Individual and Community Support
• Information, advice, individual advocacy, engagement and/or referral

QUALIFICATIONS

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg. Human Services, Social Work, Community Welfare, Community Development) and sector experience is required. Applicants currently undertaking such qualifications with sector experience may be considered.

Other relevant qualifications in conjunction with considerable experience in working with older people in a community service environment may also be considered.

JOB SUMMARY

The position is part time at 16 hrs per week Fisher Award Level 4.1 and commences Tuesday 6th July, 2021. The days are Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm.

A three-month probationary period will apply.

For further information please contact Prue Rheuben, [email protected], using the subject line: Seniors Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 07 4055 6440.

Applicants will need to be available for interviews between 9am – 4pm Monday 5 July to Thursday 8 July, 2021.

A position description is attached.