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• Lead the launch of a pilot program that empowers carers to achieve meaningful career goals
• SCHADS 6 ($53.84 per hour) + Super + Salary packaging benefits + 17.5% leave loading
• Full time opportunity based in Upper Mount Gravatt

Are you a leader with a passion for empowering others? Join us as the Vocational Pathway Lead and play a key role in delivering a transformative new initiative supporting carers across Queensland, South West Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains.

About the Program
The Carer Gateway Vocational Pathway Program is designed to create greater opportunities for carers to enter or re-enter the workforce, pursue volunteering, or engage in higher education. The program empowers carers to achieve their personal and vocational goals-leading to increased financial security, reduced social isolation, and stronger self-esteem.

About the Role
Reporting to the Service Manager, Navigation and Planning, the Vocational Pathway Lead is responsible for establishing and managing the partnerships that drive the program's success. This role is essential to ensuring the program is implemented efficiently and delivered with impact across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation: Lead the initial rollout of the program to ensure it is operational by July 1, 2025. This includes developing referral pathways, securing partnerships, and setting up key service processes.
• Partnership Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with employment, education, and community sector stakeholders to ensure quality referral pathways and support networks are in place.
• Team Leadership & Support: Guide the Vocational Pathway team in delivering personalised support to carers, helping them achieve tailored vocational outcomes.
• Service Delivery Oversight: Monitor service performance, manage volumes and budgets, and support ongoing quality improvement.
• Innovation & Reach: Ensure program delivery is accessible and inclusive across Queensland through a hybrid service model, blending face-to-face and phone-based support.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in community services, employment, education or health sectors
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and leading program implementation
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by carers and a commitment to person-centred support
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexibility to support a hybrid model of delivery across the program

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field of study and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience partnership and placement management
• Experience in high volume operational environments
• Current valid Driver License
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• Working with Children and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course

Desirable

• Previous experience leading and/or working in vocational programs
• Previous experience leading and/or working in carer programs

What we will offer you…

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney Keogh at [email protected]

Please ensure you submit your updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

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