Local area coordinator
Posted:
29/08/2025
Closing Date:
12/09/2025
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Ballina
Job Category:
Community Services & Development
Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 49 years. Your role within our dedicated Local Area Coordination program, will allow you to:
* Assist participants, their families and carers to build their own capacity
* Gain experience working within a Nationally Recognised Program - NDIA
* Work with an organisation that is well-established, respected and embedded in your community
* Champion the voice of those with lived experience, and build the community's understanding of inclusion
Joining our Ballina team, you'll work with a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about empowering those with a disability to achieve their desired outcomes. From community events to individualised support, your work will be diverse and meaningful.
Job Description
This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a rewarding career within the Disability sector.
Successful candidates must be willing to travel as required. Here's how it will help transform your career:
* Gain valuable experience working within a fast paced, ever changing program
* Expand your knowledge of community, become an expert in Community Supports
* Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work
At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We've got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn't just a workplace; it's a community.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you'll like working with us:
* Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
* You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
* We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to an online wellbeing platform, flexible working options
We are looking for a passionate individual with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will:
* Enjoy delivering excellent customer service
* Be confident in a variety of customer management systems
* Manage and prioritise multiple tasks with speed and accuracy
* Be a self-learner who thrives in a fast paced environment
We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.
Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.
How to Apply:
A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.
Applications close 12 September
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