Local Area Coordinator – Preston

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will walk alongside people with disability and be part of creating a more inclusive, accessible and connected community?

Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is excited to be adding to our team of Local Area Coordinators. Local Area Coordination is a rewarding role where you will work with people with disability and their families to identify their goals and access the supports and services needed to live a good life.

• Working for BSL is a rewarding work experience that enables you to be at your best, while empowering and working alongside people with a disability
• Join a team who are passionate about their work and are valued for the important work they do
• Permanent full-time position, working 38-40 hours per week, available in Preston
• Total remuneration package between $93,802.33 to $100,930.33 per annum, including superannuation.
• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)
• 4 weeks of annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading on top)
• Flexible working options with Rostered Days Off (RDO) available
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
• A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as 10 paid days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave 

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

At BSL, our approach to working with people with disability emphasises empowerment, choice, community connection and individual strengths. We recognise the importance of family, friends, carers and community in providing opportunities for meaningful contribution and inclusion for people with disability.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

BSL is a partner organisation to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). BSL delivers the NDIS across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, support to people with a disability to access and navigate the NDIS.

THE ROLE

Local Area Coordination is transforming, and we’re seeking motivated team members who want to work along people with disability to create a fairer and inclusive community for all. 

In this varied and satisfying role you will walk alongside people with disability and their support networks to achieve their goals and live a good life.

To do this, you will:

• Support people with a disability to plan, organise and receive support that emphasises their strengths, skills and interests
• Recognise the natural authority of people with disability and their families as powerful and enduring leaders, decision makers and advocates
• Provide people with a disability with opportunities for self-direction, self-management and self-advocacy
• Provide people with a disability and their families with information and support to access mainstream services and participate in the community.

Your experience in community development will also play a role in helping to increase the community’s capacity to be accessible and inclusive.

To do this, you will promote the meaningful participation of people with disability in school, work and community life, including the same relationships, work and volunteer-related experiences, and community opportunities as their peers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Whether you are continuing your career in the disability sector or seeking a new challenge, we welcome all applicants who have a positive and contemporary approach to disability, regardless of professional background.

We seek applicants who have: 

• Relevant qualifications in fields such as Disability, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Education, Community Services and/or
• Lived experience with disability or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• Highly developed communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Experience in working alongside community towards common goals
• Confidence using a variety of computer programs and equipment and ability to enter information accurately

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join us in this exciting new phase of Local Area Coordination.

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nick Sonneman (Senior Manager – Local Area Coordination) via email nick.sonneman@bsl.org.au or call 0491 050 760 for a confidential discussion. 

Alternative contact, Aaron Williams (Acting Senior Manager – Local Area Coordination) via email aaron.williams@bsl.org.au or call 0447 528 966 for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria within your application.

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria to be considered. 

Applications close: Sunday 31st March, 2024 at 11:55pm.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.