Empower, engage, and enrich the lives of the Community

Are you passionate about enhancing the well-being of older people and adults with disabilities? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team and create meaningful programs that foster connection and independence? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why you'll love this role:

• Join a positive, supportive and friendly Social Support Group team.
• Make a difference to the lives of Banyule's vulnerable older adults by supporting them to stay socially connected and participate in the community.
• Lead the development and delivery of activities which meet the identified needs of older adults and assist with their care needs.
• Great opportunity to work in Community Aged Care

What you’ll do:

In this position you’ll oversee the Social Support Group service which includes:

• Day to day and structured supervision of program support workers
• Program development - planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities to ensure they meet client needs
• Consumer engagement, care and management including assessments and care support plans
• Program operations, administration and facility management
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of consumers are an upmost priority
• Initiate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to expand programs and resources.

What you'll bring - skills, experience and certificates:

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Community Services or similar and extensive experience working in Social Support Groups.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, facilitating, implementing and evaluating programs to meet client needs.
• Demonstrated high level of skill in administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated experience managing time and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in providing positive and constructive leadership to the team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth Home Support Programme guidelines and understanding of Wellness and Reablement principles.
• Demonstrated ability to show respect and sensitivity towards differences and work sensitively in complex settings, including competing needs, cultural, social and religious diversity.

Mandatory Pre-employment checks:

• Current Drivers licence
• Working With Children’s Check
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) Previously known as a police check
• CPR / Level 2 First Aid certificate

We offer:

• Two-year temporary full-time position
• Salary $77,785.93 - $90,083.32 per annum plus super
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a monthly RDO
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria requirements of the position.

A position description is attached.

To discuss this opportunity and if you have any questions please contact Fern Lawrence on 03 8673 4355 for a confidential conversation.

Why choose Banyule?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected], using the subject line: Program Leader - Social Support Group - Aged Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.