• Full time, 12-month maximum term role based at Blackburn.
• Newly created role within Uniting’s Carer Services program.
• SCHADS Level 5 + super + salary packaging.

About the opportunity

Working in a full-time capacity, the Engagement and Peer Support Coordinator is at the forefront of building awareness and generating referrals to Carer Gateway.  The role builds trusted relationships with organisations within the consortia partners’ catchment area that support carers or their care recipients who have a disability, medical condition, mental illness, or are frail due to age.

The role is an active participant of the Engagement Community of Practice and collaborates with engagement officers across the state, as well as the Marketing and Communications team, to ensure consistent application of strategy, Activity Work Plan outcomes, key performance metrics and program objectives. The role is also responsible for developing new peer-support opportunities across the Uniting Carer Gateway service delivery regions and some planned regional travel across Eastern Victoria will be required.

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What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $49.28 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

You will have a tertiary qualification/s in Community Development, Health Promotion, Social Work, Public Health, or equivalent discipline and/or demonstrated experience.

You will also bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and establishing formal partnerships.
• Experience in delivering information sessions and presentations to a range of audiences.
• Sound knowledge of Commonwealth and State funded Carer Support Services
• Existing links with statewide carer services, businesses, and professional networks.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Laura Humphris – Manager, Carer Gateway– laura.humphris@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.