• Macarthur, Wingecaribee, South-West and Western Sydney and the Illawarra.

Meals on Wheels is a name familiar to Australians and is at the heart of many communities. It represents helping hands, teamwork and looking out for each other. It is all about people in the community joining forces to help others. While the tradition and values of Meals on Wheels remain true to its origins, a focus on engaging people of all ages from all walks of life is unfolding and bringing renewed energy, ideas and vision to help the organisation continue to provide a vital service and meet the needs of the community.

Meals on Wheels NSW Ltd is the peak body for the NSW delivered meals service type under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Currently there are 140+ member services. Our role is to provide advocacy and support to boards, committees, staff and volunteers at member services, and to be the conduit to government regarding policy, sector concerns and issues, and issues concerning the delivering of their funded programs.

We are seeking a Network Support Team Member to join our specialised professional team, to support our membership in the NSW Aged Care Planning regions of Macarthur, Wingecaribee, Southwest and Western Sydney, and the Illawarra. If you are motivated, energetic and a team player, able to work independently from home and travel on a regular basis, with a passion for quality service provision to older Australians, this may be you.

Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide effective localised support and consultancy services to Meals on Wheels providers in the NSW Aged Care Planning Regions of Southwest and Western Sydney, and the Illawarra. This position will provide assistance to boards, committees, staff and volunteers of member services to provide quality service to their communities. This position will report to the Co-ordinator, Network and Special Projects, and will work as part of the Network Support Team to ensure member services are kept up to date and informed of relevant legislation, standards, policy and funding body guidelines.

The Network Support Team Member essential criteria: 

• Experience, expertise and competence working with volunteers and community care services. 
• Recent working knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). 
• Locally based in Southwest and Western Sydney, or the Illawarra. 
• Higher education qualifications to degree level and/or extensive relevant experience in community care services or similar. 
• Exceptional and proven communication skills. 
• Complex professional problem-solving skills. 
• Flexibility with work hours. 
• Excellent IT skills. 
• Driver’s License.

Desirable criteria 

• Knowledge of Meals on Wheels service delivery. 
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. 
• Knowledge of industrial relations and human resources. 
• Knowledge of compliance with all statutory regulations e.g. WHS, Fair Work, EEO and Food Safety.

This position is 3 days per week (21 hours) and remunerated under the SCHADS award. Modern award - SACS level 7, pay point 1. Salary packaging arrangements are available.

If you are a driven and energetic team player and wish to be considered for this position, please address the above essential criteria in a detailed statement and forward with your resume or C.V. to Fiona Scott or direct enquiries to Mobile 0420 464 892.

The successful applicant will be required to complete relevant employment screening checks.

Meals on Wheels NSW Ltd is an EEO employer.