Supported Independent Living (SIL) Coordinator

Multitask; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Multitask is seeking a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of our Northern Rivers residences in NSW. The role blends administration, supervision and direct disability support, with a person-centred approach.

Classification is SCHCDS Level 4 at $46.70 per hour. It is a not-for-profit position offering potential salary sacrifice; initial tenure is 76 hours per fortnight for 12 months, with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Disability Services or equivalent qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current NDIS Worker Check.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a diverse team.
• Problem-solve, use initiative and work autonomously.
• Experience supervising staff and implementing training and development.
• Experience supporting personal care, health and wellbeing, community participation.
• Administrative ability: budgeting, rostering, records management.
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and active support.
• Commitment to WHS and Equal Opportunity.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Multitask residences in the Northern Rivers.
• Balance administration, supervisory duties and direct disability support work.
• Maintain a person-centred culture and ensure quality services.
• Manage budgets, rosters and records; ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Autonomy / Time management

Staff supervision

Training & development

Budget management

Roster management

Record keeping

Person-centred planning

Active support

WHS compliance

Equal Opportunity

MS Office

Data entry

Education

Certificate IV Disability Services or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

NDIS Worker Check

Job description

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Coordinator

Expressions of interest are invited for the role of SIL Coordinator to coordinate the day to day operations of Multitask residences in the Northern Rivers Region NSW, maintain a person-centred culture and support the provision of quality services.This role involves a balance of administration/supervisory duties and direct disability support work.

The role is classified as Level 4 of the SCHCDS Award $46.70ph. As a Not-For-Profit, we can offer opportunities to salary sacrifice which can increase your take home pay.

Role criteria:

Candidates should address the following criteria:

Qualifications

Certificate IV Disability Services or other equivalent/higher experience or qualifications

A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain before commencing employment)

A current NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain before commencing employment)

Interpersonal skills and experience

Strong communication skills and capacity to collaborate as part of a diverse team.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and use initiative.

Ability to work autonomously, know when to seek help and ability to utilise time effectively

Professional skills and experience

Experience supervising staff and the ability to implement staff training and development, manage performance and ensure adherence to policies and procedures

Experience with supporting people in areas such as personal care, health and wellbeing, active community participation and skill development.

Demonstrated administrative ability; including budget management, rostering of staff and maintenance of records.

Knowledge of contemporary approaches such as person centered planning and active support.

Thorough understanding and commitment to NDIS Practice Standards Work Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity.

Computer literate: intermediate competency with the Microsoft Suite & be competent in data entry.

Find out more: For a position description, please see our website www.multitask.org.au or contact **********@multitask.org.au

The role is 76 hours per fortnight initially for 12 months with potential to extend.