Coordinator - Carer
Advisory____________________________________________________________________
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* Join a leading organisation dedicated to improving the quality of
life for Carers in the ACT!
* Attractive remuneration with generous salary packaging benefits!
* Dedicated ongoing professional development.
* Enjoy a collaborative and friendly working environment!
About Carers ACT
Carers ACT is the recognised, expert voice with, and for, carers while being
the major provider of carers services and support in the ACT. They are
dedicated to improving the quality of life for carers in the ACT and have
represented the interests of over 43,000 carers and their families since
1992.
They are the only family carer centered, service provider in the ACT that
provides information, advice and services. Every aspect of their work is
underpinned by how they can improve carers' lives by ensuring they have
information to give them choice and provide opportunities to empower them to
have their voices heard by policy and opinion makers.
About the Opportunity
Carers ACT has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Coordinator - Carer
Advisory to join their dynamic team in Holt, Canberra. This position is a
temporary contract role working until June 2014 (with the option of
extension pending funding).
Within this pivotal role, you'll be serving as the first point of contact
for carers in the ACT. Importantly, it will be your responsibility to
provide high quality professional support to carers contacting the Carer
Advisory Line.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited
to):
* Working with Family carers to empower and support them to navigate
the care system either over the phone or face to face;
* Identifying systemic advocacy issues for Carers;
* Liaising and negotiating with internal and external key
stakeholders, service providers and other to meet carer needs;
* Maintaining accurate carer, client and service provider records
and data; and
* Working individually and collaboratively as part of a team to
maintain a high quality professional service.
To be successful, you'll need relevant qualifications or accredited training
in a Community or Health related field and will have demonstrated experience
in these fields as well. You'll also have an understanding of the issues of
concern for carers and care recipients and an appreciation of their needs.
Importantly, you'll have a strong knowledge and understanding go the ACT
community and health sectors and will have the ability to provide
information to clients regarding the services available to them. Your
communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and you'll have
the ability to build and nurture relationships and networks with service
providers and target groups within the ACT community. In addition, you will
have highly developed organisational and administrative skills ensuring you
are able to maintain client documentation, records and other files to the
highest standard.
While not essential, candidates with knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or
knowledge of legislative requirements relevant to this position will be
highly regarded. A current drivers licence will also be viewed favourably.
Click here to read the full job
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About the Benefits
For your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an attractive
salary circa $44,850 - $52,900 + super and generous salary packaging
benefits. You will also enjoy excellent working conditions and free parking!
Carers ACT are committed to ongoing professional development and will
dedicate the equivalent of 2% of your salary to your continued development.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a positive difference to
the carer community - this is for you! Apply today!
To apply please go to http://applynow.net.au/jobs/45013
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