About Stepping Stone Clubhouse:

Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to assisting people with mental health issues. It strives to assist adults with mental health issues to develop the skills and confidence necessary to live satisfying and productive lives in the community.

Founded on the Clubhouse International model (www.clubhouse-intl.org), Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc. operates two member-based Clubhouses, Stepping Stone in Coorparoo and Stepping Stone North in Chermside. Members attend the Clubhouse and participate in Clubhouse activities as a way of accessing opportunities to re-join the worlds of friendships, family, important work, employment, education, safe and affordable housing and social recreation, as well as access the services and supports they may individually need. A signature operating principle of Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc. is that Members are active participants in the operation of the Clubhouse as well as service users. Members and Clubhouse staff work side by side in undertaking the day-to-day operation of the Clubhouse.

Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc. is also an accredited National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.

The range of revenue streams for Stepping Stone Clubhouse will include funds from NDIS, Queensland Health, Department of Social Services, Brisbane South PHN and corporate and philanthropic funders. This means that the regulatory environment in which it operates is complex and compliance requirements are comprehensive.

Position Purpose:

The Employment and Education (E&E) Coordinator is responsible for leading the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Stepping Stone Clubhouse Employment and Education Program. This role provides strategic and operational leadership aligned with the Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc.’s values, purpose, and strategic objectives.

• Working within the Clubhouse International Model, the E&E Coordinator fosters an inclusive and empowering environment where Members are supported to pursue vocational and educational goals. The position oversees staff within the Employment and Education Unit, manages key partnerships with employers, educators, and funders, and ensures compliance with all contractual, legal, and policy requirements.
• Through evidence-informed practice, strong community engagement, and strengths-based leadership, the E&E Coordinator drives meaningful outcomes for Members and contributes to a thriving, member-led Clubhouse community.

Key Responsibility Areas

1 Leadership

• Actively contribute to and provide leadership in the implementation of Stepping Stone Clubhouse’s Strategic and Operational plans including the generation of continuous improvement initiatives;
• Professionally represent Stepping Stone Clubhouse at all times including with key stakeholders and the broader community.
• Provide leadership within the Clubhouse by modelling Stepping Stone Clubhouse’s values and culture in your behaviours and actions including encouraging and supporting Member involvement and participation in Clubhouse Work Ordered Day.
• Provide clear, supportive, and strengths-based leadership to team members, setting goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage risks related to the Employment & Education Program, ensuring a safe, effective, and compliant service environment.
• Oversee the coordination of Transitional Employment (TE) placements, maintaining strong relationships with partner employers, and ensuring all placements are appropriately supported and monitored for safety and success.
• Design and implement effective systems for capturing and reporting data across Employment & Education initiatives, supporting evidence-based practice, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports to meet internal, funder, and regulatory requirements, including regular reporting to the CEO and Management Committee.
• Support the growth of Stepping Stone Clubhouse’s profile across business, government, and corporate sectors by fostering new partnerships and promoting program success.
• Assist in creating and sustaining a vibrant and engaging Clubhouse environment, including participation in the work-ordered day, social recreation, employment and education, housing, and Healthy Active Lifestyle programs.
• Participate as a generalist, working in prevocational, vocational, housing, individual and social/recreational programs.

2 Specific Service Delivery: Employment and Education

• Lead, develop and ensure the effective delivery of Stepping Stone Clubhouse’s Employment & Education Program in line with the Clubhouse International Model and funding requirements.
• Identify and generate opportunities in line with the needs and aspirations of Members and position Stepping Stone Clubhouse’s strategically to take advantage of these.
• Create, maintain and improve the frameworks which underpin the Employment & Education Program. This includes ensuring current policies, contracts, systems and operating arrangements maximise access to current labour market environments, deliver outcomes for Members, effectively manage risks and comply with legal obligations.
• Develop and actively maintain partnerships and relationships with current and potential funders, key employers, educational institutions and partners.
• Supervise the Employment and Education Unit staff
• Provide guidance to staff involved in the Employment & Education Program and support to Members who access opportunities.

Selection Criteria:

• High level expertise and knowledge of the contemporary employment sector and related employment and educational opportunities along with a track record in successful implementation of programs.
• Well-developed critical and analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to apply these to achieve innovation and improved outcomes
• Demonstrated track record in leadership and staff management, creating positive and high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise and skills in advocating for and supporting employment and education disadvantaged people in achieving their employment and/or education goals;
• Highly developed communication skills including both written and verbal along with the capacity to work with people with multiple and/or complex support needs
• Proven success in building and sustaining partnerships which deliver funding and organisational opportunities and the related ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Commitment to the Clubhouse International Model.

Essential Requirements:

• NDIS Workers Screening completed
• Possession of a current open C-Class Drivers Licence valid in Queensland or commitment to obtaining this.

Well Regarded Qualities:

• Well-developed understanding of the not-for-profit environment and/or previous experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of serious mental ill-health, recovery and well-being.
• Sound IT competencies sufficient to work with a range of programs
• Relevant qualifications and professional memberships.
• Lived and/or living experience of mental ill-health.

Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Head over to www.steppingstoneclubhouse.org.au to see more about us.

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