Coordinator
The Coordinator provides leadership and direction to support staff to ensure individuals lead a lifestyle of choice.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Ability Centre
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $63,699 to $75,629
Phone: +61-2-3145-4716
Fax: +61-3-5826-9922
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Leading Not for Profit organisation with 65 years in the disability sector
- Salary packaging, paid parental leave, generous long service leave and more!
- We welcome enthusiastic and passionate people to join our team.
Coordinator
Children’s Respite – Coolbinia
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
$63,699 to $75,629 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) (plus the ability to Salary Package)
About Ability Centre
Ability Centre is a large disability services provider. We support individuals and families living with autism, physical and intellectual disabilities and we have been part of the Western Australian community for more than 65 years. With annual revenue in excess of $65 million and employing more than 1000 staff, we offer a comprehensive suite of services and supports including therapy, equipment, residential homes, respite care, recreational opportunities and specialist employment services. Our business is growing and we are looking for motivated people to join our team. To find out more about the amazing work we do visit our websites www.abilitycentre.com.au and http://www.cptech.com.au/.
About the role
The Coordinator will provide leadership and direction to Team Leaders, Residential Care Workers, Community Support Officers and Leisure Buddies to ensure individuals lead a lifestyle of choice.
The position is responsible for:
- Undertaking the Coordination of respite support to customers;
- Ensuring the required supports and services are delivered in accordance with the National Standards for Disability Services and are person centered;
- Liaising with families, guardians, Ability Centre colleagues, external service providers and funding bodies in relation to customers individual needs;
- Leading a team of support workers to provide innovative and quality respite supports; and
- Meeting Community Services KPI’s, growth and occupancy targets and ensuring the service operates within its allocated budget.
Skills and experience required
- An ability to provide strong and effective leadership in a team environment;
- The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner whilst displaying a positive attitude with the capacity to inspire and motivate the team; and
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and develop and maintain relationships with individuals, parents, guardians, external service providers and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Who to contact about the position
Renay Eade, Manager Community Services on 9443 0521 (NOT to be contacted regarding the application process).
Who to contact about the application process
Cheryl Smyth, Human Resource Officer on 9443 0573.
Application Instructions
To apply please click the ‘apply now’ button to upload both of the following:
- Your cover letter in which you address the essential criteria and responsibilities of the advertised position listed in the Job Description Form (2 to 3 pages only); and
- Your current resume with at least 2 work related referees one of whom must be either a current or recent manager.
Applications close 31st July 2018 at 4.00pm
‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date’
‘Ability Centre is an equal opportunity employer that fosters diversity in the workplace’
Reference No: AC00201