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 Opportunity:Based in South West Sydney, The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and function of a Housing and Supported Independent Living or Respite Program; 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. Specifically: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 DescriptionAbout your experience and skill set:Demonstrated 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 FrameworkLead a team of people, ensure quality person centred supports are delivered. Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programsPrevious experience in supporting, planning and managing residential services or respite home.WWCC, Police check, First Aid or a willingness to obtainA current driver’s licenseAbout Northcott Culture and Benefits:We are a leading NFP disability services provider in, 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.We are 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.Closing date for the role will be 24 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 - South West 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 Opportunity:

Based in South West Sydney, The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and function of a Housing and Supported Independent Living or Respite Program; 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. Specifically:

  • 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

About your experience and skill set:

  • 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
  • Lead a team of people, ensure quality person centred supports are delivered. 
  • Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs
  • Previous experience in supporting, planning and managing residential services or respite home.
  • WWCC, Police check, First Aid or a willingness to obtain
  • A current driver’s license

About Northcott Culture and Benefits:

  • We are a leading NFP disability services provider in, 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.
  • We are 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.

Closing date for the role will be 24 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