• Location: Melbourne West
• Employment type: Part time, 0.65FTE (3 days/ 25 hours a week), contract role to 30 June 2023 with a possibility of extension
• Remuneration: negotiable, commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria (RERC/ Russian Aged Care) is a charity and the leading community organisation founded in 1984 to represent interests of Russian speaking people living in Victoria. RERC provides a range of community services funded by state and federal governments to support elders, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged people with CALD background. Our current programs include the CHSP program, Community Visitors Scheme, brokerage services in aged care, CALD programs and various community awareness programs. RERC also acts as an umbrella for a range of community organisations to provide a platform for various cultural initiatives and community events.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Centre-based Respite Coordinator is responsible for developing responsive day programs to meet the needs of carers and frail older members of the Russian community. This position undertakes the intake, planning and execution of group respite activities to support and maintain care relationships between carers and clients, through providing quality respite care for frail, older people so that carers can take a break.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a group coordination or group facilitation role in a relevant operational environment
• Fluent Russian
• Be service orientated, with a strong customer service and support focus

A qualification in Aged Care/ Home & Community Care/ Community Services (Certificate IV/ Diploma level as a minimum) and previous experience in aged care sector is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

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A position description is attached.

Applications are screened on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be invited for an interview process, with intention to hire the right candidate ASAP.