Coordinator – Aged and Community Transport – Yass

This position offers a rewarding and interesting career move for those seeking to exercise leadership and organisation skills in the delivery of Community Aged and Transport services to older people in the Yass community.

POSITION: Coordinator – Aged and Community Transport

SERVICE AREA: Aged and Community Transport

LOCATION: Yass, NSW

Valmar Support Services is a not-for-profit company and aims to provide quality support services to people with disabilities, older people and other disadvantaged members of the community to enable them to participate and integrate in the community.

We have a current vacancy for a full time Coordinator – Aged and Community Transport, based in Yass. This position offers a rewarding and interesting career move for those seeking to exercise leadership and organisation skills in the delivery of Community Aged and Transport services to older people in the Yass community.

You will have the skills and experience to develop and enhance the delivery of exceptional aged and transport services to older people and people who are transport-disadvantaged in the community and have responsibility for the day to day running of the services, ensuring they operate within procedural and budgetary guidelines.

About you:

• Hold a Certificate III or is working towards a minimum Certificate IV in a related field, other substantial and significant relevant industry qualifications or other appropriate post-secondary tertiary qualifications.
• Experience and ability in working with older people and transport disadvantaged participants, or appropriate and applicable experience in a similar field.
• Ability to negotiate with participants, supporters and support services.
• Sound judgement and capable of making appropriate decisions independently.
• Conflict resolution skills and can undertake complex problem solving in relation to staffing and program delivery.
• Capable of prioritising work with established routines, methods and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care and Transport for NSW industry standards.
• Capable of managing physical aspects of working with people with high level support needs, including lifting and transferring people.
• Well-developed communication skills, including ability to write documents and communicate workplace reports clearly, concisely and in a professional manner.
• Financial and staff management skills.
• Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Business applications.
• Current Australian drivers licence.
• Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain.

We Offer:

• An hourly rate of $46.70 plus superannuation.
• A fully maintained motor vehicle.
• Not for Profit salary packaging.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing paid training and development opportunities
• Positive and collaborative team environment

Further Information:

If you would like further information on this position, please contact the Manager, Community and Aged Transport, Elizabeth Smart on 0407977102 or via email at: ElizabethSmart@valmar.com.au

Is this a Career Opportunity for you?

If you are looking at stepping up your career with a progressive and growing organisation, please apply.

All applications must be submitted via SEEK. To assist with your application, please visit www.valmar.com.au/careers, and navigate to the Careers page, where you will find the Application guide and Selection Criteria.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be asked to download and complete the employment application form, which must then be submitted via email.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace environment where all voices are valued.

Applications Close: 5pm Friday 18 April 2025.

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