Senior & Disability Community Programs Lead

Warrnambool City Council; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 

Job summary

Warrnambool City Council invites applications for a Community Programs Activity Officer to plan and run activities that support older people, frail aged and people with disabilities, enhancing their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

This casual position offers $43.82 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) plus superannuation. Requirements include a Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services, group activity experience and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience in facilitating group activities and programs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with older people, people with disabilities and carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement programs and activities to maintain and enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Social Support Services Team to deliver services.
• Engage participants, carers and community partners in activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Facilitating group activities

Connect with older people and carers

Experience with disabilities support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent

Job description

Warrnambool City Council invites applications for a Community Programs Activity Officer to plan and run activities that support older people, frail aged and people with disabilities, enhancing their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

This casual position offers $43.82 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) plus superannuation. Requirements include a Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services, group activity experience and excellent communication.