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Position Description
60s and Better Coordinator
Applications Close:
5:00pm on Thursday 13 November 2025
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Position Title
60s and Better Coordinator
Position Number
COM10332
Department
Community Services
Classification
Level 3, Year 1 Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award 2017 and
Winton Shire Council Enterprise Bargain Agreement 2023 as varied ($78,344.24 per
annum pro rata).
Terms of Employment
Part-time
(20-24 hours per week)
Supporting documents
Employee Code of Conduct
Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities
Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy
Staff Induction Booklet
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Organisational environment
Winton Shire Council's Mission Statement is:
"Through meaningful engagement, implement a range of strategies that cater to people from
all walks of life, our community needs and aim to enrich our lifestyle and preserve our
heritage".
Winton Shire Council's Vision is:
"To grow our community and explore exciting, new and innovative opportunities which will
retain existing and attract new people with whom we can share our unique lifestyle and rich
heritage".
Winton Shire Council's Corporate Values are:
Accountability:
The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness,
transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust
that is bestowed by those whom we serve.
Effectiveness:
The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the
purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.
Efficiency:
The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task
where all wastage is minimised.
Sustainability:
Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an
economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of
renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.
Meaningful Community Engagement:
Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to
be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of
Council's decision making methodology.
Good Governance:
This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are
implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage
public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance
accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard
for the rule of law.
Ethical and Legal Behaviour:
Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal
relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and
groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will
be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.
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Organisational relationships
Reports to:
Executive Manager Community Services
Supervision of:
60's and Better Program and Participants
Internal Liaisons
All Council Departments
External liaisons
Winton Shire Community at large, committees relating to Aged, Disability and Community
Service stakeholders and other Business, Government and Semi-Government Organisations
as required.
Position objectives
This position develops and implements strategies and activities to enhance the integration of
aged persons into community life and supports the aged care community and their families
to address some of the disadvantages experienced in rural communities.
Organisational commitment
Corporate
All Local Government employees are required to comply with relevant Acts and regulations,
Council's policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
Confidentiality and improper use of information
All Council documents and information are treated with complete confidentiality. Information
gained during employment with Local Government must not be used to gain advantage, or to
cause detriment to the Local Government.
Continuous quality improvement
All employees are encouraged to embrace the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) within the workplace. This will encourage creativity and innovation and identify and
implement improved ways of doing things through this structured process.
Workplace Health and Safety
All employees have a duty under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Section 28.
Workers and any other person includes Council employees as well as contractors, sub-
contractions, labour hire workers, trainees, apprentices, work experience students,
volunteers and visitors. Workers and any "Other Person" who enters Council workplace must
apply the WHS Duty of reasonable care.
Reasonable care
This includes:
Taking reasonable care for his or her own health and safety
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Taking reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the
health and safety of other persons
Complying, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction
that is given by an authorised officer of Council to allow the person to comply with a
WHS requirement
Cooperating with any reasonable policy or procedure of Council relating to health or
safety at the workplace
Worker Responsibilities include:
1. Attending and participating in pre-start meetings as required, to identify any potential
WHS issues and implementing control options to eliminate or minimise any risks
before commencing work.
1. Inspecting plant and equipment before using it to ensure that it is safe for use.
2. Reporting any defective or damaged plant, tools and equipment to the Supervisor as
required.
1. Taking personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others that may be
affected by work conducted by themselves as a worker of Council.
1. Complying with any Policies or Procedures and complying with any work directions
and/or instructions that are provided.
1. Monitoring and assessing WHS hazards and risks while conducting any work, and
reporting any issues to the relevant supervisor as required.
1. Consulting with the supervisor and WHS Safety Representative for their designated
work group on any safety issues as required.
1. Monitoring the safety conduct if co-workers including Contractors and reporting any
concerns immediately to the contractor or the Supervisor.
1. Stopping work and notifying the Supervisor if there is imminent risk of injury.
Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required
MANDATORY
Current Senior First Aid Certificate with CPR.
Clear Australian Federal Police Check.
Positive Working with Children Blue Card.
Hold and maintain a "C" Class Manual drivers licence with the ability to drive in rural
and remote locations.
DESIRABLE
Qualifications of Certificate IV in Aged Care.
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
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Additional requirements and working conditions
Internal training for specific areas relating to the position is required.
Attendance at relevant Seminars/Workshops relation to the position is required.
Ongoing training in aged care, communities and disability services is required.
Travel and overnight stays away from home are necessary to the position.
Council will supply a vehicle for business use only.
Out-of-hours weekend work in emergency situations.
The nature of the work requires some out-of-hours duties.
Statement of key responsibilities and duties
The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected
outcomes are coordinated with Council's operational and corporate plans. The key
responsibilities of the position are:
Plan and coordinate the operations and programs for the 60's and Better area with
the relevant managers/coordinators in line with the operational plan and in
accordance with funding agreements where applicable, quality, risk, and budget
requirements.
Provide reports and recommendations to the position supervisor on matters
concerning the aged community.
Assist in the development of, and provide ongoing support of, aged community
networks and decision-making structure.
Develop and implement project plans and schedules for the aged community
Actively promote the aged community contribution to the community as a whole.
Support aged community in identifying needs in their community and resourcing
relevant responses.
Build links with other services including Community Care organisations and State
Departments.
Monitor expenditure and budget planning to operate within the budget.
Publicise and promote activities on offer to the Shire's aged community.
Prepare reports to Council and other relevant agencies including undertaking client
surveys.
Prepare funding submissions and develop operational business plans.
Any other relevant duties as directed by the position supervisor within the capabilities
of the officer.
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Key selection criteria
The applicant's suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:
SC1. Current C Class Licence.
SC2. High level written and oral communications skills, including excellent public speaking
skills.
SC3. Demonstrated Financial management skills.
SC4. Demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and form relationships with a broad range of
community organisations, less formal groups, and volunteers.
SC5. Sound Knowledge of Aged Care Industry including Aged care legislation.
Other relevant information
The selected applicant will be required to supply a Criminal History Check with
reimbursement costs to be provided by Council.
This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months.
The applicant's employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary
period and a recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding
permanent employment in the position.
The selected applicant will be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent
photograph of the person, at the time of the person's induction, for the purpose of
creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under [s 138A] of the
Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand
any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty one days of termination
of employment unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.
In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to
undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.
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Authorisation
(This section to be completed with the successful applicant upon completion of the
recruitment process)
By signing this authorisation, the successful applicant acknowledges that they have read this
Position Description and understand the responsibilities associated with the position.
I,
accept the position of 60s and Better Coordinator with the Winton Shire Council and the
details as outlined in the Position Description.
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about the contents and I understand the
terms and conditions outlined in this document.
Signature: Date
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Recruitment process
Candidates should lodge their applications in accordance with the directions outlined in
"How to Apply for the Position" below.
How to apply for the position
We invite you to lodge a formal application which MUST include a:
* Resume,
* Cover letter, and
* Response to the Selection Criteria
Completed applications are to be forwarded to:
Shortlisting and interviews
The Shortlisting of all applicants will be undertaken by a Selection Panel within five (5)
working days after receipt of a completed suitable application. Interviews may be conducted
face to face, or via video-conferencing or tele-conferencing, depending on the location of
candidates and the technology available at the time.
Further information
For further information in relation to this position please contact Winton Shire Council, on
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