Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Jan 2022
Carers WA are currently seeking individuals to join our dedicated, talented and close-knit team, within a rewarding role, where your contributions will be both recognised and celebrated. At Carers WA, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of carers across WA and are looking to expand our team with like-minded individuals, looking to step into a role where they will have a positive impact in the lives of others.
Carers WA is the peak body representing the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia and is part of a national network of Carers Associations. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have disability, mental illness, a chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol, or other drug issue or who are frail aged.
To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit our website: https://www.carerswa.asn.au/.
The Carer Gateway Support Officer will provide carer focused services and consult with carers to identify their goals and ensure that an appropriate support plan is prepared, implemented, and evaluated. This position is responsible for the coordination and administration of financial and business functions required to support the referral and the delivery of services to carers.
This role is a multi-faceted, team orientated role and undertakes a combination of duties including administration, budgeting, contractor engagement and some scheduling.
Our successful candidate must be adaptive to change and have a flexible approach to how work is undertaken. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
Aside from the above, a caring, compassionate nature, love of baked goods and willingness to share a laugh are essential for our successful candidate!
Sound like you? Apply today to join our team!
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two professional referees. Applications can be submitted online by clicking Apply Now.
Carers WA reserve the right to begin the recruitment process and withdraw the position prior to the close date/time.
Carers WA supports a zero-harm workplace culture to all internal and external stakeholders.
Carers WA strives for diversity, inclusion, and equality of our community. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation, or abilities to apply.
Careers WA is a Carer Friendly Organisation.
To learn more about working with Carers WA, we encourage you to visit our website.