From early 2020, we are looking to welcome a new full time member to our dynamic team of Consultants at the LMC Group.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to embark on a meaningful career, and deepen your commitment to helping people with disability have a good life. The role is extremely active, engaging and deeply satisfying, supporting individuals with a disability and their networks to flourish and grow along their journey. You will be part of a supportive and fu-loving team, balanced with a role that requires self-motivation, creativity and autonomy.

As a Consultant, your core role will include:

• Facilitating mentoring sessions with each individual on a weekly basis
• Planning and coordinating new valued roles for each mentee in community
• Consulting with key stakeholders including family, supporters, friends and community
• Working within South Eastern suburbs

We offer:

• Generous remuneration (above industry award wage)
• Dynamic role with flexible working hours and locations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Regular supervision and team gatherings
• An opportunity to genuinely make a long-lasting impact in someone’s life

You must have:

• Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders from various background
• A deep commitment to and belief in all people with disability having a genuinely good life in community
• Good written communication skills and experience in planning and report writing
• Experience using Microsoft office
• Understanding of community and community development
• Experience in working with vulnerable people, particularly those living with a disability
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about Social Role Valorisation, The National Disability Insurance Scheme, Customised Employment and Individualised Living Arrangements

It would be desirable for you to have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Disability Studies, Counselling, Allied Health)
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience

A full Position Description is attached below.