Program Assistant

As a Program Assistant at our Cowes Community Centre, you will help deliver meaningful, client-centred day activities that support older people and people living with disability to stay connected, active and engaged in their community. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds, brings warmth and initiative to their day, and is committed to creating a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for every client.

What we offer:

• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700
• Permanent Part Time opportunity with 30 hours per week for Work-Life balance
• Board Scholarships and Employee Awards
• Work Life Balance, Monday to Friday operating
• Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition
• Range of other benefits and discounts.

Key skills and qualifications you bring:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• A creative and innovative approach to program delivery
• Highly developed communication skills for working with a broad range of clients
• An understanding or desire to learn the principles of person-centred planning and experience in transforming plans into actions
• Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously
• Ability to show initiative
• Current First Aid & CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Full Victorian Driver’s License and the ability, confidence or willingness to learn driving a 10-seater bus.

Desirable:

• Experience in working within older adults in a community-based setting
• Aged care qualification
• Experience and understanding of working with groups/facilitating programs

Apply early! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. This role may close earlier than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate. All successful candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain and pass, a National Police Check and any other relevant checks.