Coordinator Disability Services NDIS North/West
- Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677
- Full time
- Lead fun & engaging Afternoon Activities and School Holiday Programs for children
- Make a difference to the lives of children living with a disability
- Join a supportive team, competitive salary and NFP salary packaging
The position
Join VMCH in a rewarding Program Coordinator role based in Wangaratta where you will lead and support the Afternoon Activities and School Holiday Programs for children with a disability.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and values-driven professional to provide leadership, coordinate high-quality services, and help shape innovative, person-centred programs.
This position is full time Monday to Friday; flexible commencement times but you must be available until 6.00pm every day.
VMCH supports our community and your career.
What’s required
You will be experienced working with children with a disability to provide activities that are engaging for the participants.
- Experience in coordinating disability, respite, community or related human services programs.
- Certificate IV Disability or similar, experience in an education highly regarded.
- Strong leadership, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Sound knowledge of the disability sector, including NDIS, relevant legislation and current best practice.
- Well-developed communication, problem-solving and complaint resolution skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate and a valid Victorian Driver Licence.
If you have the skills and experience and are available until 6:00pm daily, please apply now!
Previous applicants need not reapply.
What’s possible
- Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay)
- Flexible, family friendly work culture
- Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members, with confidential counselling if ever needed (incl. personal assistance)
- Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire
- Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner (optional)
- Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives
More about us
VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all.
Please note all applicants to this position require relevant work permits or Australian residency. NDIS Worker Screening and relevant Police Checks are undertaken at VMCH. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.
For the latest VMCH roles, also visit https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children's, current First Aid and CPR Certificates and agree to comply with Child Safety standards
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
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