Coordinator - Community Living

• Excellent base salary + Company vehicle + Salary packaging + Super
• Positive work environment with a passionate team
• Expand your knowledge with comprehensive training and development opportunities

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Coordinator to join our Community Living Team. You will work alongside a number of other Coordinators with the shared purpose of creating a truly good life for the people we support.

The Coordinator in our Shared Living Service plays a pivotal role in ensuring we meet the highest standard of care in all of our work alongside people with Autism. In your role, you will lead a team of Support Workers, engage with families, community stakeholders, and work closely with the people we support.

The successful candidate will be a strong advocate for the rights of people with disability to lead the life they choose. To this end, you will work with passion and commitment to overcome barriers and create opportunities for individuals to have a good life. You will oversee staff to ensure they deliver on the highest quality of care and enjoyable life experiences for the people we support. You will lead staff to demonstrate care and consideration in all of their undertakings, and ensure families are actively engaged.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have a strong commitment to an inclusive community where the worth and dignity of each individual is valued. You will show this commitment in your leadership of staff and the expectations you establish for the quality of life of the people we support. You will lead by example and not be hesitant in actively guiding any member of the team who falls short of this standard.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive practical experience in the field of Human Services, demonstrating a deep understanding of client needs and a proven track record of effective service delivery.
• Experience in leading teams and managing people, overseeing day-to-day operations and client care standards.
• Proficient in communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in engaging with and managing relationships with clients, families, and other stakeholders, ensuring collaborative partnerships and effective service coordination.
• Prior hands-on experience in implementing personalised support plans for individuals with disabilities, emphasising creativity, flexibility, and a person-centred approach to enhance quality of life and independence.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s licence (No P Plates)

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of $88,903 + Super + Salary sacrifice
• Provision of a fully maintained vehicle with private use.
• An opportunity to salary package up to $18,550.
• Tailored professional development opportunities.
• Working in a positive and supportive team environment.

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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