Part Time Warrumbungle Community Care Coordinator (15 hours) (Job Share)

Department: Community Services

Reports to: Supervisor Warrumbungle Community Care

Salary Range: $31.90 - $36.41 per hour + superannuation

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its magnificent landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Support for training and professional development
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• PPE provided
• Generous uniform allowance

The Position

The Coordinator Warrumbungle Community Care coordinates the provision of services provided by Warrumbungle Community Care for clients, including Community Transport, Meals on Wheels, Home Maintenance, Social Support and Respite Services across Warrumbungle Shire. Warrumbungle Community Care also provides support for clients with Home Care Packages.

In this role, you will be a key support to the day-to-day running of the Warrumbungle Community Care offices. You will help to register clients for services, coordinate those services and assist with the associated administration, planning and development for services, programs and events. You will need great administration skills and to be able to develop a good understanding of relevant laws and regulations, quality standard, industry trend, policies and research related to the provision of community services.

This is a job share position, working from 8.15am – 4.30pm Thursday – Friday. 

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Essential Requirements

• Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
• Minimum Certificate III qualification in community services or related discipline. 
• Experience providing services to older people and their families.
• Experience in a community services or related role. 
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated high level computer skills relevant to a community service environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with volunteers. 
• Experience working in Local Government.

Required Certifications

• NSW Working with Children Check 
• Criminal History Check
• Class C NSW Driver’s Licence
• Food Handler

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 12 May 2024.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

How to apply

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