Career Opportunities

You're an accomplished professional in community services management, ideally equipped with a tertiary qualification in the field, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. You bring in-depth knowledge of the aged care industry, showcasing your familiarity with the Single Quality Framework.

Proficient in managing both site-level and individual client budgets, your expertise covers case management, service scheduling, and CDC budget maintenance. Adept at networking within the local community and the broader aged care industry, you seamlessly integrate continuous improvement principles within the relevant standards.

Your exceptional leadership skills extend to providing support, mentorship, and guidance to your team, fostering positive outcomes. Your commitment to organizational change and culture is evident.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we’re one big team who treat each of our residents, families, clients, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect. We’re hoping you’ll join our fantastic Whiddon family as the Senior Community Coordinator for the New England & Kelso Region, on a full-time basis. 

Flexibility Matters!

You have the freedom to choose your work location, whether it's Narrabri, Moree, Tamworth, Kelso - the choice is yours! This role covers the New England & Kelso areas, requiring travel to these services.

What's In It For You?

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to make a positive impact on the lives of older Australians? Visit our website to find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon. https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/

For inquiries, contact Louise Jones on 0409 098 669. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of our caring community!