• Senior Leadership role
• Highly respected local community service organisation
• Based in Windsor NSW
• Permanent Part time, 35 hours per week
• Salary sacrifice options available

The Organisation

Since 2001, Peppercorn has provided services to a wide demographic of people across the Hawkesbury and surrounding areas. Our suite of services includes mobile preschools, family support, transport, community aged care and community development programs. Peppercorn’s vision is for a connected, healthy and inclusive Hawkesbury by reducing social isolation and maximising participation. Our services are underpinned by community, opportunity, responsive service, learning and leadership.

The Position

The Team Leader Dietetics and Social Connection is responsible for the leadership, day to day operations and for driving quality service provision that focuses on individual dietary and social outcomes of clients. Through a model of co-design, social programs and meal services ensure that clients are supported to achieve their individual outcomes and providing support, guidance and leadership to team of employees and volunteers in the delivery of program initiatives to a wide demographic of clients. The Team Leader Dietetics and Social Connection will strive to seek opportunities for people of the Hawkesbury and surrounds to maximise community participation through building the capacity of individuals and improving the health outcomes of clients.

Essential

• Bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high-quality dietetic services including individual and group consults.
• Demonstrated skills in the development and implementation of community-based nutrition activities
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in quality improvement and service evaluation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent time management, prioritisation and planning skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading community service programs
• Demonstrated ability to sensitively engage people seeking support and care services, especially those from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of employees and volunteers
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the use of client management systems and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated competence in accurate record keeping and report writing
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Vehicle with third party property insurance
• A National Criminal History Check and Working With Children check
• First Aid Certificate

Desirable

• Knowledge, skills and ability in working with children and their families
• Knowledge, skills and ability in working in a community aged care setting
• Experience in developing and coordinating social activities

Please see the attached position description to understand the role in more detail. Enquiries relation to this position can be made by contracting Jessica Innes, Executive Officer on 02 4587 0222.