• Band 8 - Salary range $112,572 - $126,155 plus 9.5% Super
• Full time, temporary position until 28 February 2022 backfilling a maternity leave vacancy
• City of Port Phillip       

During COVID-19 Pandemic and with Council/DHHS direction this role can be performed “working from home.”

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role    

This role leads the Independent Living team to ensure the effective planning and delivery of the Council’s services as part of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care for Younger People (HACC FYP). It provides strategic advice to Council and manages operational transition or change requirements bought about by the Aged and Disability Reforms.

Duties    

• Monitor and maintain high quality service provision and ensure compliance with legislative funding requirements and Council policies.
• Provide leadership and ensure the overall support, co-ordination and supervision of staff within the Independent Living Team.
• Develop and maintain management information systems including reporting systems.
• Participate in community and service network forums to keep informed and engaged with the transition requirements through the Aged and Disability Reforms.
• Participate in and contribute to Divisional leadership and planning activities as relevant. 

Skills and Experience 

• Academic: Tertiary qualifications in the behavioural sciences or a health related discipline essential.
• Demonstrated management experience and leadership skills
• Extensive understanding of service provision to older adults, people with disabilities and their carers
• Experience in planning for and leading change, particularly related to service reform.
• Extensive knowledge of funding that is relevant to Independent Living programs and accountability requirements.

Mandatory Requirements       

• Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme clearance

Security requirements and professional obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences, 
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to evidence of a Working with Children Check (Employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Click Apply Now to register an account and submit your resume and cover letter/KSC responses. Emailed applications emailed will not be considered. 

All applicants must provide a cover letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria (located on the last page of the Position Description attached to the vacancy on our website). The cover letter should be a maximum of 2 pages and include each heading of the Key Selection Criteria.

Please Note: Only applications submitted via the City of Port Phillip online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates whom attend an interview will be provided feedback. Acceptance of Late application are at the discretion of the hiring manager. Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information not addressed in the Position Description, contact: 

Gaye Stewart
Manager Community Services
0411 082 702
[email protected], using the subject line: Coordinator Independent Living enquiry via EthicalJobs

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact: 

Barb Lawrence
HR Business Partner - Recruitment 
0466 859 533
[email protected]

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 

At City of Port Phillip we value and encourage diversity in our workplace.