Carer Project Officer (carers living with disability) Hybrid

Carers NSW; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 102,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in North Sydney is seeking a Carer Project Officer to support and promote identified carer groups. The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in social science and experience in engaging with marginalized communities. The position offers around $102K salary, additional benefits like flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include providing information and building the capacity of organizations to support these groups. Join us to create positive outcomes for carers!

Benefits

Salary sacrificing benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with marginalized or disadvantaged communities.
• Proven ability to build rapport with other organizations.
• Experience developing e-learning resources and audio-visual resources.

Responsibilities

• Promote recognition of carer groups and provide support.
• Build capacity of organizations to meet carer needs.

Skills

High level written communication

High level oral communication

Time management

Task prioritising

Research experience

Relationship management

Program development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social science

Job description

Overview

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities programs training and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances.

As the Carer Project Officer you will be responsible for promoting the recognition of identified carer groups and providing information and support to these groups. This role will also be responsible for building the capacity of organisations to meet the needs to these identified groups.

This is a parental leave cover position full time until December 2026.

Responsibilities and role

To learn more about what we do and for the full Position Description and selection criteria please visit our website

Ideal candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in social science welfare or related discipline
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality information resources
• Demonstrated experience working sensitively with marginalised or disadvantaged communities
• Experienced in collating research and data to inform the development of activities or resource development
• Awareness and understanding of the challenges experienced by carers
• Awareness and understanding of accessibility standards
• Proven ability to build rapport with other organisations and service providers
• Experience developing or contributing to e-learning resources and other audio-visual resources
• Strong time management and task prioritising skills
• High level written oral communication and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment

To learn more about what we do and for the full Position Description and selection criteria please visit our website

Employment requirements

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Rights to live and work in Australia

Salary and benefits

The Salary is around $102K base super. Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits flexible work arrangements a highly supportive team environment excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellness programs.

We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all NOW!

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Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Construction Experience
• Intellectual Property Law
• Renovation
• Research Experience
• Joint Operations
• Relationship Management
• System Testing
• Economic Development
• Exercise Planning
• Program Development
• Project Implementation
• Contracts

Additional information

• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1