Planned Activity Group Coordinator

GEGAC are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individual to work within our Elders and Independent Living Services Team to provide, plan, and coordinate group activities for our Elders and people within our Community experiencing health conditions and impairments aged 50 years and over. This is an exciting role that will require you as the applicant to be passionate about wanting to make a positive difference in this space, ensuring that our elders and community are involved in culturally appropriate and socially supportive activities and programs that will enhance their independence, promote social inclusion and connections, and emotional wellbeing.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.
Position Purpose
To prepare and conduct stimulating, culturally appropriate and socially supportive activities and programmes for Elders, People with a Disability, and their Carers. This is in accordance with best practice standards and Home and Community Care Guidelines. The goal of the program is to empower people, enhance independence by promoting physical ability, cognitive stimulation, good nutrition, emotional well-being and social inclusion.
Key Selection Criteria

Aged Care, HACC or Diversional Therapy qualifications – with first aid and personal care component – minimum Level 3 certificate.
Knowledge of Aged Care sector standards and legislation.
Experience in, or sound knowledge of, Koori culture in East Gippsland.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict effectively.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable)

Valid Driver's License ESSENTIAL
Aged Care, HACC or Diversional Therapy qualification – minimum Level 3 Certificate ESSENTIAL
A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to ****** or posted to:
Human ResourcesGippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operativePO Box 634Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 20 October 2024.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
This advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

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