Community Development Coordinator, Employment Location: Mackay
WE'RE FEROS CARE. And what we care most about is helping people live healthier, happier, better-connected lives.
We actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
Since 1990, we've been making it happen, both for older Australians and people with disability.
What you'll be doing:
As a Community Development Coordinator - Employment (CDC), you will facilitate and implement a range of innovative capacity building employment activities such as awareness raising, information sharing, stakeholder liaison and community engagement activities. These activities will support and assist people living with a disability and enable them to link into supported and mainstream employment and/or volunteering opportunities.
The position plays a pivotal role in engaging with people living with disability, their families, carers, and broader community to increase awareness and remove barriers to employment and volunteering opportunities.
Who we're looking for: Significant proven experience working in community development roles. An understanding of community capacity building models. Demonstrated experience in supporting people living with disability to gain supported or mainstream employment opportunities. Demonstrated project management experience and administration. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Highly developed analytical skills. Excellent verbal, communication and presentation skills. High level computer literacy. Ability to work flexible hours, dependent on work requirements. Experience in new community development programs, implementation and roll out. Experience and knowledge of the disability sector and NDIS legislation and Strategic Directions. What we can do for you: Salary banding from $80,861 - $86,849 depending on relevant qualifications and years of relevant experience. Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2650 per annum tax free) (Part time and Full- time employees). All CDC's receive a daily travel allowance ($25 per day!). Extensive discounts available on everyday purchases, financial tips and services, wellbeing, and wellness programs through our ForME platform. Access to Fitness Passport. Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates). Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank). Employee Referral Program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid parental leave for eligible employees. All technology/equipment provided. Dedicated, supportive managers who care about your wellbeing. How to Apply: When successful, you will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.
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