Job description
BENEFITS
- Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
THE ROLE
The Community Engagement Consultant position leads an effective and efficient intake process for all clients and their families/carers into Aged Care programs and services.
- Provide a prompt response to calls/queries and provide targeted information to prospective clients, carers, advocates and referrers in relation to Brotherhood’s Aged Care programs and services. This includes updating information systems to ensure callers receive accurate, up-to-date information
- Work in a collaborative manner with other team members to achieve optimal and responsive outcomes for clients. This may include initial visits to prospective clients with Case Managers to ensure seamless transition to the program
- Provide accurate client information/requirements to relevant internal and external stakeholders within prescribed timelines
Salary will be in the range of $87,886.87 to $90,180.48 pro rata per annum based on skills and experience plus superannuation.
ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for a Community Engagement Consultant who has the following key skills and experiences:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Aged Care Case Management, Nursing, Allied Health or Social Work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds
- Proven ability to work autonomously with limited direction and as a team member to achieve outcomes
- Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of
St Laurence
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
APPLY NOW
If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Vasu Sharma at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.
To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.