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 RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and daily operations of our centre based programs in Seven Hills. This full time role has a strong emphasis on providing practice leadership to staff, fostering open communication and a strong organisational culture. This will encompass a strong degree of self reflection.About the Person:Energetic, can-do attitudePassionate about supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customersAble to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual plansProven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in centre based and/or community settings.Proven ability supporting customers with complex support needs and challenging behaviours.Skills and experience in working with people aged 18 – 65 who have 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 against competing demands.Essential Experience and skillsIn-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS plans and funding.A current driver’s licence.You have a current First Aid and CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain)A NSW Working With Children Check  (or willingness to obtain)Police Check (less than 6 months old) or willingness to obtainComputer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs.Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Disability, Recreation 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 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 to permanent staff; this can increase your take home pay.For all enquiries, please contact Sarah Pearce at sarah.pearce@northcott.com.au  We will be actively shortlisting for this role so please doesn’t hesitate to apply.Closing date for the role will 18th March 2020.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

Coordinator - Seven Hills

  • Are you a passionate disability services professional?
  • Do you want to lead and mentor a dedicated team?
  • Do you want a permanent Full Time position?

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 daily operations of our centre based programs in Seven Hills. This full time role has a strong emphasis on providing practice leadership to staff, fostering open communication and a strong organisational culture. This will encompass a strong degree of self reflection.

About the Person:

  • Energetic, can-do attitude
  • Passionate about supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
  • Able to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual plans
  • Proven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in centre based and/or community settings.
  • Proven ability supporting customers with complex support needs and challenging behaviours.
  • Skills and experience in working with people aged 18 – 65 who have 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 against competing demands.

Essential Experience and skills

  • In-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS plans and funding.
  • A current driver’s licence.
  • You have a current First Aid and CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain)
  • A NSW Working With Children Check  (or willingness to obtain)
  • Police Check (less than 6 months old) or willingness to obtain
  • Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs.
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Disability, Recreation 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 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 to permanent staff; this can increase your take home pay.

For all enquiries, please contact Sarah Pearce at sarah.pearce@northcott.com.au  We will be actively shortlisting for this role so please doesn’t hesitate to apply.

Closing date for the role will 18th March 2020.

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