Positions Vacant
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Employment Consultant
Field appeals collectors
Community services co-ordinator
- Permanent Full-time Opportunity
- Suitable for a motivated community sector professional seeking to make a real difference in the provision of accommodation
- Salary Packaging options available
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is committed to ensuring ongoing independence for people with a spinal cord injury living within the community. To further this goal we have developed a number of accommodation options in community settings of metropolitan and regional locations in NSW. Housing models are in line with current community expectations and as de-institutionalised as possible. Care models range from models in which residents arrange their own care, through to drop-in support to augment existing personal care and the provision of 24 hour care.
Reporting to the General Manager – Service Delivery, and with six direct reports, the primary role of the Community Services Co-ordinator is to:
- Co-ordinate the operations of existing and future SCIA accommodation facilities
- Co-ordinate the operations of care services funded through SCIA within its properties
- Co-ordinate the daily operations of SCIA’s Emergency Service in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney
- Liaise with appropriate services ensuring the coordination of service delivery to all consumers within the residential services environment.
- Work with the management team to develop new and innovative service models and accommodation facilities
Essential Criteria:
- Awareness of funding contractual agreements and requirements
- Experience in service provision to people with a physical disability or community support.
- Understanding of community networks and the support structures available
- Experience in redesign and implementation of service
- Skilled and professional leader who is a highly energetic, achievement oriented person with exceptional leadership, communication, people and co-ordination skills
- Proven ability to relate to key stakeholders including the organisation’s members, government and private sector funding organisations, other service providers and partners.
- Demonstrated ability in leading and co-ordinating teams of professionals in an organisation which has a strong sense of its vision and purpose, strives for excellence in delivering quality service and products, prides itself in its work and achievements, and encourages and rewards staff for their commitment.
- Current Driver’s Licence
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in the Community sector and qualifications in Health, Community Management, Behavioural Sciences or similar would be highly regarded, though not essential.
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To apply, please forward a letter of application and resume to Paul Cunnington via email to: jobs@scia.org.au
Trusts and Foundations Manager
- Excellent opportunity for a creative professional to make a real difference.
- Permanent Part-time (2 days per week).
- Salary packaging options available.
Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the primary role of the Trusts and Foundations Manager is to generate ongoing revenue via Corporate and Family Trusts, Grants and Foundations. They are also required to determine the capacity of this sector in delivering long term and sustainable revenue to SCIA.
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Manager who can deliver against the organisation’s service excellence and strategic growth objectives.
Essential Criteria:
- fundraising experience/background;
- proven record in achieving targets;
- professional, flexible and resourceful;
- excellent presentation (written and verbal), communication and interpersonal skills;
- ability to prioritise, with highly tuned project management skills;
- ability to relate well to people in senior management positions. Must be comfortable and persuasive in meetings with senior management (i.e. SCIA and corporate partner organisations);
- innovative thinking and problem solving skills;
- highly motivated and energetic; and
- a team player, with a style that is inclusive & collaborative.
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To apply, please forward a letter of application and resume to Paul Cunnington via email to: jobs@scia.org.au
Employment Consultant
- Role would suit a mature minded professional
- Use your DEN/Job Network experience to make a difference
- Competitive Salary Package including motor vehicle
- Inner city location
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCI Australia) is a community organisation involved in the PREVENTION of spinal cord injuries, CARE for those who have a spinal cord injury and the support of research to find a CURE for spinal cord injury.
Reporting to the Senior Employment Consultant, the incumbent will be responsible for clients with an intellectual, psychological or physical disability which affects their ability to access and maintain employment.
The successful applicant will manage a caseload of clients with the responsibility of mentoring, coaching and marketing towards meaningful and sustainable employment under contractual arrangements with DEEWR.
Essential Criteria:
- DEN/Job Network experience in the areas of physical, intellectual and psychological disability including successful outcomes for each individual in employment.
- Client focused with a professional but friendly demeanour and a passion and drive for results
- Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
- Proven track record in direct and reverse marketing
- A demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to adapt to change and to think creatively in order to obtain employment for clients
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with employers, Government and non-Government agencies
- Competent in administration, record keeping and ESS database management.
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To apply, please forward a letter of application and resume to Paul Cunnington via email to: jobs@scia.org.au
Field Appeals Collectors
Do you enjoy meeting people?
Do you like to work outdoors?
Do you want to make a REAL difference?
This is a great opportunity to assist our Field Appeals department. We are looking for community minded people to collect door to door on behalf of our organisation. Immediate start, flexible hours and uniform’s provided. Paid on commission.
For more information please phone 9356 1114 or email mdaffy@scia.org.au
