About Northcott:Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.  Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: www.northcott.com.au About The Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and function of Supported Independent Living; ensuring customers are provided with high quality support consistent with the principles and application of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework. This role has a strong emphasis on providing practice leadership to staff, fostering opening communication and a strong organisational culture. This will encompass a strong degree of self reflection.You will bring:Proven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in residential and/or community settings and supporting customers with complex support needs.Skills and experience in working with adults with disability and complex support needs using a customer-centred approach.Proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring of financial systems.Well-developed time management skills and ability to prioritise workload in competing demands.Full List of duties are available in the Position DescriptionEssential Experience and skillsDemonstrated experience working with people with a disability, including supporting people in a residential settingIn-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS funding, SIL quotes, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding FrameworkA current driver’s licenseComputer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programsPrevious experience in supporting, planning and set up of new services or project managing complex change processes is desirableTertiary qualification in Social Science, Health or other relevant professional field is highly desirableWhy work for us?We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available; this can increase your take home pay.For all enquiries, please contact Katie Allred on 0438 116 839 or at katie.allred@northcott.com.au  We will be actively shortlisting for this role so please don’t hesitate to apply.Closing date for the role will be 4 October 2019.We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications.  Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application. Position Description

Service Coordinator - North Western Sydney

  • Are you a passionate disability services professional?
  • Are you ready to grow your support career?
  • Do you want to lead and grow a supportive and dedicated team?

About Northcott:

Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.  Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: www.northcott.com.au 

About The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and function of Supported Independent Living; ensuring customers are provided with high quality support consistent with the principles and application of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
This role has a strong emphasis on providing practice leadership to staff, fostering opening communication and a strong organisational culture. This will encompass a strong degree of self reflection.

You will bring:

  • Proven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in residential and/or community settings and supporting customers with complex support needs.
  • Skills and experience in working with adults with disability and complex support needs using a customer-centred approach.
  • Proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring of financial systems.
  • Well-developed time management skills and ability to prioritise workload in competing demands.

Full List of duties are available in the Position Description

Essential Experience and skills

  • Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability, including supporting people in a residential setting
  • In-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS funding, SIL quotes, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
  • A current driver’s license
  • Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs
  • Previous experience in supporting, planning and set up of new services or project managing complex change processes is desirable
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Health or other relevant professional field is highly desirable

Why work for us?

  • We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
  • You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.
  • A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
  • Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available; this can increase your take home pay.

For all enquiries, please contact Katie Allred on 0438 116 839 or at katie.allred@northcott.com.au  We will be actively shortlisting for this role so please don’t hesitate to apply.

Closing date for the role will be 4 October 2019.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. 
Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.

 

Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted