• Grade: 7
  
• Weekly Hours: 35
  
• Weekly Rate: $1,303 - $1,420 (Plus superannuation)

You can view the full Position Description attached below.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

In this position you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating work activities and programs for Support Workers within a particular disability service including:

• Supervising a team in the provision of residential care and support (including personal care) and individual support to adults with disability in a community based residential setting
• Coordinating the staffing arrangements for your team (including rosters and schedules)
• Ensuring the ongoing development of a strong, effective and collaborative team
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programs suitable to the individual needs and interest of people with disability
• Undertaking all required administrative tasks in a timely manner

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the position description.

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Certificate IV in Disability Services or Community Services
• Experience in a similar role including supervising the delivery of services to people with a disability
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, staff management and the provision of a safe, supportive and productive team environment
• Previous experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs suitable to the individual needs and interest of people with disability
• NDIS Worker Screening Validation (or ability to obtain before starting)
• A current Class C drivers licence
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Working With Children Check clearance
• The ability to satisfactorily complete a Criminal History Check

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Disability Services Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs, or telephone Disability Services Coordinator, Melanie Keen on (02) 6393 8965.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.