Coordinator

Aust Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Purchased Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Scope is seeking a Coordinator – Supported Independent Living in Reservoir to lead a disability home, manage staff and budgets, and ensure person-centred outcomes for residents.

The role requires experience in mental health or behaviours of concern, strong communication, and leadership skills, with BiPAP experience advantageous. On-site work with Scope’s supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health and/or Behaviours of Concern is essential.
• Experience leading teams in the disability sector.
• BiPAP experience is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and working with children checks required; First Aid & CPR certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership within the SIL home and report to the Accommodation Services Manager.
• Drive effective change, manage staff and budgets, and apply sound NDIS knowledge and processes.
• Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality, person-centred outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Advocacy

Change management

Job description

Coordinator – Supported Independent Living

At Scope, we celebrate people.

This is not just for our customers, but also for our people. That's why we're seeking people like you. People who can create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email [e-mail]

As a Coordinator (SIL), you will report to the Accommodation Services Manager and provide strong leadership within the SIL home, driving effective change, managing staff and budgets, applying sound NDIS knowledge and processes, and working closely with clients to deliver high-quality, person-centred outcomes.

About The Role

• Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
• Work location: On-site in Reservoir

About You

• Demonstrated experience in Mental Health and/or Behaviours of Concern are essential to successfully supporting the customers who live in this home
• Demonstrated confidence and resilience in working with people with complex needs
• Be an advocate for the people we support, families/carers and other key stakeholders through establishing rapport and understanding
• Strong communication and leadership skills to deliver guidance to a team of passionate Disability Support Workers
• Facilitate change and drive continuous improvement to support the purpose and vision that are important to the successful operation of Scope's values
• Previous experience in leadership/management within the disability sector is required
• Previous training and experience using BiPAP machine highly advantageous

To Recognise The Contribution, You Make To The Lives Of Our Customer, We Offer a Competitive Remuneration Package That Includes Options For

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
• Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)

You Must Have Or Be Willing To Obtain

• Valid Drivers Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Current Level 1 First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years.

About Scope

Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW. At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We're dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia. Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs. At Scope, we 'Celebrate our people' by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

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