Jobs – NSW

Business Development Manager – CBD
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well known branded 5 star hotel group. Located in the heart of the CBD, the Hotel Guest Rooms have all been designed with the frequent traveller in mind. This is an opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to hit the ground running and make a considerable impact, managing an extensive portfolio of clients.
Directly Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director and the General Manager your main focus will be developing and growing the existing client base as well as being a key member of the highly experienced Sales & Marketing team. You will lead the business development activities of the team with a focus on growing the government clientele base by sourcing out new business opportunity’s whilst utilising your already defined network.
To be the successful candidate for this role, you will be focused on achieving goals, possess high quality written and verbal communication skills, be a people person, and have the ability to build relationships with clients and management at all levels. A background in hospitality and Sales would be ideal.
For further information on this role or to apply please forward your updated CV to beau@humansolutionsgroup.com.au or alternatively phone Beau on (02) 8248 9860 quoting reference no. BK 560. You can apply online.

Community Centres Operations Manager
* $91,871 – $102,950 pa package range including super
The City of Sydney seeks a highly experienced person to manage and coordinate the operations of its 6 Community Centres at Millers Point, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Woolloomooloo, Redfern and Chippendale.
The Centres provide social, cultural, creational and civic activities to enhance the quality of life of all our residents, and to build community harmony and capacity. They work in conjunction with the City’s libraries, services for children, youth and older people, and our social and cultural planning staff.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience in running community facilities, services and programs to achieve social and cultural outcomes, preferably in a Local Government or equivalent environment; in coordinating programs and services with other community, Government and business organisations; preparing and managing budgets including property related expenditure; and leadership of staff teams to produce high quality performance.
Visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/jobs for a position description. For additional information contact Ann Hoban, Manager Community Living on (02) 9246 7752. Applications should be made online via our website by Friday 9th February 2007, quoting Ref. No. S051502.

Project Officer (Climate Change Adaptation)
18 MONTH PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
An excellent opportunity with the Sydney Coastal Councils Group exists for an enthusiastic person dedicated to environmental protection and improvement. The Project Officer (PO) will be required to coordinate the implementation of the “Systems Approach to Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Metropolises” being responsible for the successful delivery of this program being undertaken by the Sydney Coastal Council Group (SCCG) and the CSIRO.
A salary of $50,000 – $60,000 (for 4 days per week) plus 9% superannuation. (A $5,000 bonus will also be awarded at the successful end of the project). Applications are to address the selection criteria contained in the information package obtained by phoning the SCCG on 9246 7791 or downloaded from www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au Applications close 31 January 2007 and should be directed to Executive Officer, Sydney Coastal Councils Group, C/- GPO 1591, SYDNEY, NSW 2001 (marked “Confidential”)

Lifestyle Manager
* Excellent Salary Package
* Includes Company Car
* Full Time Role
Disability Services Australia Limited provides a range of quality services to people with a disability. An excellent career opportunity exists for an experienced support professional to join our dedicated Community Support Services team in a full time Lifestyle Manager role in Sydney’s South West.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, your focus will be on day to day management of a number of supported accommodation sites, including the overall supervision of both team leaders and direct support staff to support the goals and vision of the company.
Essential criteria: To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate:
* prior management or supervisory experience;
* an ability to lead a diverse team;
* a practical knowledge of various disabilities, and support strategies;
* an ability to coach direct support staff to provide quality services tailored to meet the support needs of the individual;
* experience supporting teams who provide support to individuals with challenging and complex behavior; excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
* a good understanding of the various policies and procedures of the company; a proactive approach to preventing and resolving problems;
* a current driver’s license is also a required for this role.
Desirable criteria: Related qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
To Apply: Send your resume ASAP to:
Sarah Pateman or Karina Beattie, 76 Harley Crescent, Condell Park NSW 2200.
Email: LSmanager@dsa.org.au or apply online. Fax: 02 9796 3101 Ph: 02 8709 0934

Sponsorship & Events Coordinator
* Salary package $45K
* Sydney CBD
* Permanent position
ClubsNSW, the peak body for registered clubs within NSW, is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person to work within our Sponsorship & Events team.
In addition to assisting with the production of ClubsNSW flagship events throughout the year, the successful candidate will also be responsible for the coordination of ClubsNSW community sponsorship agenda. The position will be responsible for liaising with various community partners, charities, festivals, member clubs and ClubsNSW staff in organising event activities contained within our sponsorship program.
Selection criteria includes:
• Proven experience in the coordination of events
• High degree of organisational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Better than average PC skills in Microsoft programs – Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
To apply for this position, please forward your resume by email to Kerrie Napier at knapier@clubsnsw.com.au or click here. For further details, phone 9268-3029 or visit our website at www.clubsnsw.com.au.

Executive Officer
Dympna House is a State-wide not-for-profit, community-based agency committed to providing a wide range of high quality services to assist women, children and adolescents affected by child sexual assault. Established in 1984, Dympna House offers face-to-face and telephone counselling, a comprehensive group work program and training. Dympna House works within a feminist framework and, as an agency, undertakes significant community development and advocacy work on child sexual assault issues.
The Executive Officer is responsible for the leading the agency and will work closely with the Board of Management, Staff and the Funding Bodies to ensure a continuing quality improvement process.
Essential criteria
*Considerable management and leadership experience, preferably within the Women’s Health sector and/or a telephone counselling service
*Demonstrated strategic and operational planning experience.
*Demonstrated Financial management experience
*Demonstrated Human Resources and OH&S management experience
*Demonstrated project management skills
*Excellent communication skills
*Commitment to feminist principles
Salary package up to $70,000
Status – Full-time, 5-day week plus a requirement to attend after hours monthly Board meetings.
Other information:
It is the policy of the NSW Department of Health that all non-government organisations funded by the Department conduct relevant Criminal Record Checks on all recommended applicants.
This position is available to women only. Dympna House has an exemption under the provisions of sections 25, 49ZYN, 33 and 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1997 to designate and recruit for women only.
For further information contact:
Pia van de Zandt, Chairperson, Board of Management on 9340 4074 or pvdz@optusnet.com.au.
Please forward your application addressing the selection criteria to:
EO Position, P.O. Box 22 Haberfield NSW 2045 by COB Friday 16th February 2007.
You can apply online.

Donor Relations Officer
# Inner Western Sydney Location
# Relationship Development
# Friendly and Professional Team
Have you enjoyed a successful sales career where you have honed your communication and relationship building skills? This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with a mature outlook to use your outstanding interpersonal and sales skills to make a difference with a leading charity organisation!
The purpose of the position is to raise revenue through the solicitation and securing of major gifts and bequests using tailored relationship marketing techniques.
As part of a friendly and professional Funding Development Team, the Donor Relations Officer will implement a range of retention and donor development strategies and be an important point of contact between major donors and the organisation.
To be successful in this position you will need to possess the following skills and experience:
* Previous Sales/Fundraising experience
* Proven experience in negotiations
* Analytical skills
* Superior presentation and communication skills
* Attention to detail
* A natural sensitivity and ability to relate and respond to personal situations with care and compassion particularly in association with bequests or legacies
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Proficient in MS Office Suite
* Advanced Excel
* Proven experience working with Databases
Driver’s licence essential. To be considered for this exceptional opportunity call Cheryll on 0404 094 799 or email your resume to cheryll@360hr.com.au. You can apply online.

Manager, FRANS Ability Program
FRANS is a leading disability service organisation in the Inner West of Sydney which provides recreational activities and learning programs for young people and adults with an intellectual disability, and respite for families and carers of people with a disability.
The purpose of this position is to plan and deliver programs that teach practical life skills in a community context and which help participants live more independently. Examples include money management, public transport use, social interaction skills and job readiness skills. FRANS works in partnership with government agencies and other community organisations to Deliver these services. Applicants will have:
• Several experience working with people with disabilities in a community setting
• Solid experience in supervising staff
• An understanding of learning principles and practice
• Training and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Special Education, Social Work or a related field or extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills
This position is child related employment and will require a “working with children” check.
Full Time position: 38hrs per week (negotiable). Remuneration is in line with SACS award Year Five. Salary packaging offered.
Contact FRANS on (02) 9799 4333 to request an application package. Applications must address key selection criteria, and be sent to Glenn Connor-Brown, FRANS INC, P.O Box 210, Croydon NSW 2132, by 5 February 2007. You can apply online.

Accounts Clerk
JOB futures is Australia’s only national network of community based not-for-profit employment and related service providers. Combining national reach with the local expertise of its community-based and local government member organisations, the JOB futures network is a significant provider of employment, training and support services across Australia.
Established in 1997, the organisation currently operates from over 160 locations nationally (in metropolitan, regional and remote areas alike).
JOB futures is currently seeking an Accounts Clerk to work from the company’s national office in the Sydney CBD. The main aim of the role is to assist the JOB futures accounting staff in managing the organisation’s day-to-day accounting requirements.
The successful candidate does not need formal accounting qualifications, however approximately two years experience in an accounts environment would be beneficial.
JOB futures has an excellent organisational culture that values individual performance as well as team contribution. Therefore, if you are a team-player, with the ability to discuss and resolve organisational issues with various stakeholders, managers and colleagues, you will succeed in this role.
You will also be presented with future opportunities for career development. For example, as JOB futures continues to grow and expand, an opportunity will evolve for a full-time Payroll Officer.
The successful candidate will enjoy a generous remuneration package, circa $30,000 – $38,000 pa. This salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information and to apply online please click here or visit ApplyNow.com.au/Job2280.

Mission Australia
Face-to-Face Fundraiser $40 – 45K per annum plus super
Join one of Australia’s leading charities, Mission Australia, working as part of a dedicated fundraising team in shopping centres, at special events and door-to-door. You will receive full training.
Hours are generally 9am – 5pm weekdays with some weekend shifts and variations if working door-to-door. Locations are all Sydney based and accessible by public transport.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communications skills, good attention to detail, positive and professional outlook with a good sense of humor. Sales, marketing and fundraising experience is desirable. People who are passionate about making a difference to other people’s lives are being sought.
Team Leader $45 – 50K per annum plus super
The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision, coaching and management of a Mission Australia fundraising team working in shopping centres, at special events and door-to-door.
Team leading or management experience is required. Contact Justine Curtis on 02 9948 9497 for a phone interview or to find out more information. You can apply online.

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR
# SURRY HILLS LOCATION
# 2-3 FULL DAYS PER WEEK
# FRIENDLY TEAM ENVIRONMENT
A well established charitable organisation, committed to assisting in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol dependant clientele is in need of an experienced administrator to join them on a part-time basis in the position of Admin/Clerical Officer. In this role you will be responsible for providing full support to a Senior Administrator. This will include:
* Assisting with liaising with Clients with reference to their Government pensions and benefits
* Taking general Client enquiries
* Liaising with Centrelink offices and occasionally visiting them on-site
* Assisting with monitoring and overseeing rebates
* Processing and calculation of basic accounts
* Associated general administrative tasks
In order to be successful in this role you must possess the following:
* A minimum of two years previous administration experience
* Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel
* A minimum typing speed of 30wpm
* Excellent attention to detail
* A strong customer service ethic
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Compassion for those with drug dependencies
Hours are from 9:00am – 5:00pm, 2-3 days per week. It is required that you be available to work on Fridays. You may select the other day/s to suit your schedule. Position is available to commence ASAP. Reference No. 70103.
For more information please call Julie on 9957-4599 and quote the above reference number. You can apply online or alternatively email julie@chadwickpersonnel.com.au.

Project Officer: Sport and Recreation
* Sydney CBD
* Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000
* 12 month contract role with possible extension
The Service Industries Skills Council (Service Skills Australia) is a not-for-profit organisation, funded by the Australian Government to support skills development for our industries. A key role of the Skills Council is to develop and review industry Training Packages, which form the basis of nationally recognised training for the service Industries.
We are seeking a proactive, organised Project Officer, to coordinate a range of project tasks across several national vocational education and training (VET) projects for the Sport and Recreation industries. This position reports to the Industry Specialist: Sport and Recreation.
Duties include assisting in project planning, preparing project communications, organising committee meetings and stakeholder consultations, maintaining project records, preparing reports and discussion papers, liaising with stakeholders and project subcontractors, and preparing formal submission documentation in line with government specifications.
You must be proactive, well-organised, have the ability to work as an effective team member, possess excellent time management skills and high-level verbal and written communication skills. You will be computer literate with experience in a Windows environment, specifically a sound knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Some interstate travel will be required.
This position is offered on a 12-month contract basis, with possible extension depending on continued government funding.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please obtain a copy of the Applicant Information Kit, which outlines the full selection criteria to be addressed, by visiting the Service Skills Australia website at www.serviceskills.com.au or by contacting Graca Soares on 02 8243 1200. You can apply online. Applications close on the 28th February 2007.

Development Manager – NGO Recruitment
* • Do you have excellent relationship skills?
* • Prestige medical research institute
* • High value sales experience considered
The Garvan Research Foundation is the marketing and fundraising arm of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, one of Australia’s top research institutions. This new position is an excellent role for a motivated self-starter, with a track record of success in securing philanthropic funds from high net worth individuals or in successfully negotiating high value, intangible sales at senior levels.
Your strategic skills and creative ideas will enable you to identify opportunities presented by starting from a small base of prospects already exposed to a premium scientific brand. Your confident, mature attitude, intellect and quality presentation will be important attributes to your success in this role where you will work closely with the Director and the Board.
If you are looking for a new highly rewarding challenge, where you can help to fund research that could save the lives of millions – contact Heather Knights on 02 8243 0570 or send your resume to ngo_144@ngorecruitment.com.
You can apply online.

Foundation Manager – NGO Recruitment
* Fundraising Experience Essential
* Help young people achieve their potential
* Inner City Location
The Sir David Martin Foundation is a fundraising organisation that funds counselling, accommodation, education and training for over 500 young people who have faced homelessness, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction.
Managing a small team you will guide and grow the Foundation’s diverse fundraising strategy that relies upon the support of a dedicated and long term supporter base that reflects the good standing of the late Sir David Martin.
You have fundraising and people management experience with a track record in running annual appeals, bequests and dealing with senior people including individual & corporate donors.
If you are passionate about fundraising to improve the lives of young people then please call Richard Green on 02 8243 0570 or forward your resume to ngo_5a@ngorecruitment.com. You can apply online.
Level 6, 60 Carrington Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
Phone: (02) 82430570 · Fax: (02) 82430599

Fundraiser & Events Co-Ordinator – Western Sydney Location
$50k Package + Fringe Benefits
The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) is a leading Not-For-Profit organisation, which has been providing assistance to people with disability for over 55 years. We are currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and as such we have a great opportunity to increase or Fundraising activities.
The Position is Full-Time located at our Llandilo facility and the successful applicant will be responsible for:
*Writing funding submissions to clubs, associations, trusts and foundations
*Attaining Community and Government (CDSE) Grants through the provision of detailed funding applications
*Developing relationships with the Corporate Sector and establishing a workplace giving and donation scheme
*Assisting in the organisation of major fundraising events
Desirable Attributes:
*Knowledge of the NSW Gaming and Racing Legislation and CDSE process
*Previous Fundraising experience
*Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Applications supported by a covering letter and resume can be emailed to HR@afford.com.au by the 9/2/2007. You can apply online. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Checking Process.

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING MANAGER
* Do you have a flair for creating and implementing fundraising initiatives?
* Do you have a proven track record in sourcing new revenue streams?
* Do you want to work with a leading medical research institute?
If you are inspired by the possibility of working in an environment that is dedicated to developing diagnostic and innovative forms of medical treatments for diseases, then this is a role that will inspire and challenge.
The Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology is a centre of excellence in medical research affiliated with the University of Sydney and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Researchers at Centenary are devoted to improving the quality of life for all Australians by striving to create better diagnostic tests and cures for cancer, childhood diabetes, asthma, allergies, liver diseases, sudden cardiac death in the young and infectious diseases.
Centenary is seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Fundraising & Marketing Manager who is a passionate, committed, innovative thinker able to bring fresh ideas to the table to continually cultivate and increase the profile of Centenary and its philanthropic support. Your primary brief will be to create and implement an innovative fundraising and communication strategy for the next three to five years.
As the ideal candidate you are a strong communicator and will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Business or Communications or extensive expertise in these fields.
• Strong client relationship and public relations skills.
• High level of experience in developing new initiatives to increase revenue.
• Excellent project, fundraising, sponsorship and event management skills, a strong track record in sourcing new revenue and philanthropic partnerships.
• Media relations/liaison skills.
• Analytical, research and problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising donor bases such as Donman and/or Raiser’s Edge.
• Supervisory and team building skills.
CENTENARY offers a highly attractive remuneration package dependent upon qualifications and experience.
This is a fast paced role suitable for an open minded and flexible individual who thrives on challenges.
So, if you are interested in applying your skills to supporting novel medical research, please apply in writing to:
Human Resources Manager,
Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology,
Locked Bag No. 6, Newtown 2042 or email to recruitment@centenary.org.au or apply online.

Applications MUST include a covering letter, detailed resume and the contact details of three recent professional referees.

Contact for the position:
Dr Nick Pearce (02) 9565 6190 or n.pearce@centenary.org.au or visit our website: www.centenary.org.au

Applications close 9 February 2007

National Campaign Leader – National Breast Cancer Foundation
* Brand positioning and marketing
* Project & Relationship management
* Sponsorship & Advertising procurement
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading community organisation funding research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
The NBCF is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as part of the marketing team on the development and implementation of the NBCF’s Pink Ribbon and Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (R) campaign plans and increasing fundraising for breast cancer research.
This is a highly autonomous role, requiring a capable individual who is astute in planning, leading a team and its delivery. You will come from a solid, general marketing background, with experience in implementing and managing successful marketing campaigns and managing an agency supplier relationship. Experience within services marketing would be preferable.
The successful applicant will have a good track record in total campaign management with experience across the following disciplines:
* Brand positioning and marketing
* Project management
* Sponsorship procurement
* Advertising sales and development
* Relationship management
Positioned within the marketing team, you will work alongside a group of knowledgeable and skilled professionals to provide marketing and project leadership, advice and direction across the key fundraising periods for the NBCF.
You will focus on implementing marketing campaigns and continually improving branding, manage the marketing services suppliers, sponsorship providers, collateral and publications and distribution and channel management.
To obtain a position description, contact Clare Eva Moemai. You can apply online or send applications by Close Of Business Monday 12 February 2007 to NBCF, GPO Box 4126 Sydney 2001. Email: info@nbcf.org.au. Phone: 02 9299 4090. Fax: 02 9299 4092.

Data Analyst
This leading nationwide NFP is looking for a talented data analyst to join their national fundraising team. This is a pivotal role, and is instrumental in driving successful direct marketing campaigns for the organisation.
Key responsibilities and requirements:
* Proven ability with database marketing
* Strong understanding of relational databases and structures
* The ability to identify and communicate donor trends
* Proven ability with quantitative analysis
* Run queries and reports that deliver relevant information
* Ability to prepare and present data analysis reports to business managers and
stakeholders.
* Ability to work to extremely tight deadlines
Technical requirements:
* Experience with statistical analysis software (SPSS, Cognos etc)
* Extensive experience with PL/SQL including query writing
* Crystal Report writing
* Microsoft Office including Access
* Experience with The Raiser’s Edge (fundraising database) would be highly regarded!
You can apply online.

Community Resource Worker – Liverpool
South-Western Regional Tenants Association
30 hours per week
Start: ASAP
The South-Western Regional Tenants Association is a non-government, Non-profit organisation who assists Public, Community and Aboriginal Housing Tenants with information, advocacy, referral, training and community development. The position is based in Liverpool and works within the entire south west region.
This employee will be responsible for the running of community development projects and advocacy in the South-Western Region, maintaining his/her own administration.
Essential Criteria:
* Advocacy and community development knowledge or experience
* advanced communication skills,
* computer knowledge, submission and report writing skills and willingness to learn.
* Car with comprehensive insurance and licence are essential.
Desirable Criteria:
* Knowledge of Department of Housing policies,
* tertiary qualifications in welfare or related discipline
* project coordination experience.
Wage: SACS Award Grade 2, Year 2
For further details / job package phone: (02) 9821 1700. You can apply online or send applications to: SWRTA, PO Box 600, Liverpool BC 1871, email: swrta@bigpond.net.au.

Project Worker – South Sydney, Western Sydney
Active Linking Initiative – Aftercare
The ALI Program is funded by the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care to provide support to people with disabilities living in licensed boarding houses in Central, South Eastern and Western Sydney. The main focus of the program is to link people into community based recreation and leisure services and mainstream educational or employment opportunities.
We are looking for a project worker to be responsible for the successful, on-time completion of the ‘ALI Participation Project’. The worker will undertake a project that seeks to understand the Initiative. This will include reviewing existing participation data, and providing some practical information as to resources and strategies available to clients and workers in ones local community. In addition the worker will develop an information package to disseminate to local organisations (ie. Rotary, Senior Citizen Groups, etc) to assist in educating people who live in the same communities as to the needs of residents of Boarding Houses as well as develop a package on ‘grief counselling’ to assist ALI service providers. The project worker will present a written report at the end of the project.
Essential Criteria:
* Undergraduate degree in social or health science and / or previous experience in mental health / disability project work
* Experience in data analysis
* An understanding of working with people who experience the disabling effects of mental illness / developmental disabilities
* Awareness of issues pertaining to the effects of mental illness / developmental disability
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
* Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
* Problem solving and organisational skills
* Demonstrated ability to liaise with clients and staff and other project collaborators as required
* Current driver’s license
* Mobile phone
* Computer skills
Desirable Criteria:
* Knowledge and understanding of Disability Services Act and Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
* Previous experience working in a disability service setting
* Experience in using a database package (ie Excel)
* Typing skills
You can apply online or send a covering letter and CV to: Mr Tony Badry, Manager, 3/3 Wharf Road, LILYFIELD NSW 2040 or email: aliprogram@aftercare.com.au.

Social Planning Coordinator – Blacktown
* From $1,020.90 to $1,123.00 per week + leaseback vehicle
* Position No. CS336
Life in Blacktown is diverse and multicultural. We’re NSW’s largest council, with 290,000 people and substantial land to develop in sync with the local area and wider economy. We’re also strongly protective of our environment and highly efficient in waste management. Council is committed to equal employment opportunity principles.
As part of the Community Development Unit, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the new Blacktown Social Plan – due to be presented to the Council for adoption in early 2007. In addition, you’ll play a significant role in planning in the areas of human and community services and infrastructure in the expanding new release areas of Blacktown.
A salary of $1,020.90 to $1,123.00 per week (Grade 13) will be paid in accordance with the Blacktown City Council Enterprise Agreement 2006.
For further information or a position description, contact Ben Clarke on 9839 6203 or visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
Enquiries: Tony Barden, Manager Community Development, on 9839 6054
Closing Date: 4:30pm, Friday, 23 February, 2007
Written applications, containing two recent work-related references and copies of qualifications and relevant certificates, should be forwarded to The General Manager,
Blacktown City Council, PO Box 63, Blacktown NSW 2148. You can apply online.

Property Manager
* St George Community Housing
* Based in Hurstville
* Applications close 9th February
Work for a market leading and innovative social housing provider.
St George Community Housing is a Type 1 Grade A registered community housing provider and they are looking for an experienced Asset Manager to oversee their property portfolio of over 2000 housing stock.
You will be responsible for:
• Maintaining and increasing the value of the public and private sector housing portfolio
• Effective delivery and financial control of planned and reactive maintenance, property acquisitions and stock transfers
• Maintaining and developing the existing asset management strategy
• Property inspections
• Management and control of contractors
To be considered for this role you must have at least 5 years asset management experience. Experience of the social sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
The salary will be above award rate (by negotiation). You can apply online.

Youth Refuge /Case Worker
Fem. P/T (25hrs pw, 12 mths Contract) & CASUAL/RELIEF WORKERS Required
Lotus House is a supported accommodation for young women of CALD background.
Duties: Assess referral & interview of clients, case management & living skills development, develop & deliver workshops, encourage effective communication / positive social relationships among clients. Advocate, support clients and programs to meet needs.
Essential Criteria:
Relevant tertiary quals;
Rel. youth work exp. desirable;
Sound und’standing/awareness of issues relating to youth homelessness;
Exp. or understanding of the principles of case management;
Exc. written/oral comm. skills;
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, including unsupervised & independently;
Must undertake shift work;
Current Driver’s Licence.
Salary: SACS Award Comm. Services Worker Grade 3.
Job descriptions, please call Suna 9723 0223. Written applications to Co-ordinator Lotus House, Confidential, PO Box 679 Cabramatta 2166.
Applications close 16/2/07.
The successful applicants will be subject to employ. screening.
Being a female is considered a genuine occupational qualification fo this position as outlined in Sec. 31 of the ADA.

SERVlCE CO-ORDINATOR – Casino Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated
Looking for a Tree Change!
Casino is located on the Far North Coast of NSW approximately 1 hour’s drive west of Byron Bay and just over a 1 hours drive to the Gold Coast. Casino and surrounding areas offer a sub-tropical climate, world class National Parks, rainforest areas and farming industries.
Focus on Families is a newly established service funded by the NSW Department of Community Services under the Early Intervention Program Initiative. The Service will deliver integrated services to vulnerable families in the Casino and Kyogle Local Government Areas.
The Co-ordinator will have current tertiary qualifications in Human Services or a related discipline and/or substantial professional experience in this field. The Co- ordinator will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the service and the Focus on Families Centre.
Salary: SACS (State) Award, Community Services Worker,
Grade 5 Year 1, $48,471 annually, 38 hrs per week. Salary Sacrifice is offered after a qualifying period.
Applications close 9 February 2007.
Further information and Application Package phone the General Manager at the Casino Neighbourhood Centre on (02) 6662 2898.

Senior Housing Manager (Housing Services) – Bonyrigg
* Housing Management
* Staff Management
* Community Housing
St George Community Housing is a Type I Grade A registered community housing provider in NSW managing over 2000 affordable rental housing properties in Metropolitan Sydney with a strong focus on housing, linked with support. A quality member of staff is sought to join their tenant-focused and social justice oriented organisation for excellent housing service provision.
A Senior Housing Manager is required to lead a housing management team.
The position holder is responsible to lead a team of Housing Managers to deliver excellent housing services. These include housing access and allocation, tenancy and property management, tenant participation, supported housing programs, housing plus services, relevant policy reviews and system control.
Essential Criteria include demonstrated experience of social housing management; proven experience in staff management and supervision; strong commitment to the principles of equity of access, cultural diversity, client service and accountability; ability to apply and develop best practice guidelines to service delivery; excellent written and verbal communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills; well developed organisational and analytical abilities and a current NSW driving license. You can apply online.

Housing Manager
* Community Housing
* Housing Management
* Tenant Focused
St George Community Housing is a Type I Grade A registered community housing provider in NSW managing over 2000 properties of affordable rental housing in Metropolitan Sydney with a strong focus on housing linked with support.
Our client is seeking quality staff to join this tenant-focused and social justice oriented organisation for excellent housing service provision.
Housing Manager (s)
These positions are responsible for a significant property portfolio of tenancies. This position requires good people skills, proven housing management expertise; ability to manage a demanding workload; good organisational and analytical abilities; communicate well with a wide range of people.
Salary SACS Award 4. Associate Housing Manager (Grade 3) can be offered to appropriate candidate with limited housing management experience. You can apply online.
The position is based either at Bonnyrigg or Hurstville

Team Leader
* Carer Respite
* Respite Needs
* Leadership
Team Leader
Permanent Full Time Position
SACS Award 4 or 5 DOE
An experienced Team leader who can assist the program manager in the management of a Carer respite centre is required.
Responsibilities include:
• Initiating and undertaking projects relevant to the centre
• Promotion of the service
• Providing support and supervision to staff
• Identify staff development needs
• Monitoring weekly / monthly expenditure
• Conducting weekly team meetings
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of respite needs in relation to future planning
• Attending to enquiries from carers / organisations about the centre
• Assessing and identifying the needs of carers
• Assisting the career and person they care for to decide a plan for and package of support
• Referral making to outside support services
• Compiling reports
• Assist with the evaluation of the centre on an ongoing basis, to ensure it is operating effectively
• Recruitment and supervision of volunteers
• Attend and participate in supervision sessions and annual performance reviews
Essential Criteria include:
• Experience in leading and supervision of staff
• Tertiary qualifications and experience in welfare, social work, disability or health related area
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of the carer of the elderly, younger disabled and chronically ill
• Current NSW drivers licence and fully insured vehicle
For a full application pack including job description, essential and desirable criteria
Contact Katy Cherrington on 02 8966 9911 or Email katy@brcrecruitment.com.au

Project Officer – Centacare Children & Youth Services – Bankstown
* Marketing, Promotion & Support Activities
* Work with Volunteers
* Fulltime 38 hours per week
Centacare Children & Youth Services is an Accredited Designated Agency providing a range of programs to meet the needs of children and young people who require Out of Home Care across Sydney. This position, based at Bankstown provides the chance to work with multiple teams, committed to best outcomes for the children and young people and their foster carers.
The Project Officer position seeks the skills of a creative professional that will be involved in the marketing, promotion and support of volunteers in the directorate. This includes foster carers, mentors as well as community volunteers. In joining this team you would provide support to the case workers and assist the manager with planning and implementation of strategies to recruit volunteers that offer care, support and assistance to the children and young people in our programs. The role will also work with caseworkers to enhance participation activities for children and young people in OOHC.
This position is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and energetic professional with marketing, promotions, project management skills, and experience in OOHC. The successful applicant would work with caseworkers, professionals and community members to increase the participation of volunteers and promotion of foster care for the Agency.
Essential:
? Experience in promotions and marketing
? Highly developed communication and organizational skills
? Highly developed presentation skills
? Demonstrated skills in project management
? Demonstrated skills in training and assessment
? Demonstrated capacity to prepare reports
? Experience in the community welfare sector
? Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
? Willingness to work within Centacare’s Mission.
Desirable:
? Three Year Degree in social work/psychology/social welfare.
? Leadership and mentoring experience
? Experience in OOHC & knowledge of Child Protection
Salary:
? Dependent upon skills and experience and in accordance with the Social & Community Services Award Grade 4
? Attractive Salary Packaging options are available, including motor vehicle leasing.
For an Application Form and Information Package contact: Maree Grant or Karen Mikhael (02) 9793 7522.
Enquiries: Andree Borc (02) 9793 7522
Application: You can apply online, or, in writing to Andree Borc, Manager, Centacare Children & Youth Services, 8 Jacobs St Bankstown 2200 by 29 January 2006. Child protection and prohibited employment legislation requires that preferred applicants be subject to Employment Screening.

Community Services Facilitator
# Inner West Sydney Metro Council
# Temporary position
# Immediate start
You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and co-ordination of the Council’s programs. A Position Description is available upon request. To apply please forward your resume to Denis McGuinn – denis@logoapp.com.au or call (02) 9264 6008.
You can apply online.

Director Community Development – City of Canada Bay
# Package up to $154,000 per annum
# Dynamic and Innovative Council
# Have you got what it takes?
The City of Canada Bay, 15 mins from Sydney CBD, is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its green parklands, cycle paths and walkways. Council is seeking a big picture player to join their Executive team as Director Community Development.
As Director Community Development you will provide strategic and policy advice to Council to ensure the development, implementation, maintenance and delivery of sustainable and appropriate services to our Community. With a diverse range of departments under your control you will ensure that plans are designed to enhance community wellbeing, enabling the community to fulfill its social, recreational, physical and cultural needs.
Using your substantial senior management experience in combination with outstanding people and communication skills you will be a leader who will provide vision and direction to your staff, as well as develop and maintain relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally, within a political environment.
With a wide range of projects in the pipeline, this is a great opportunity to sink your teeth into a challenging, yet rewarding role.
An attractive total package of up to $154,000.00 pa (including superannuation and a motor vehicle) will be offered to the successful applicant on a 5 year performance based contract. The Contract will be as per the ‘Standard Contract of Employment – Senior Staff (other than General Managers) of Local Government Councils in NSW as developed by the Department of Local Government. A copy of the standard contract is available on our website.
Contact our Customer Service Centre on 9911-6555 and request a copy of the position description, or visit www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au and follow the instructions as outlined. For a confidential chat about this position, please contact Gary Sawyer – General Manager on 9911 6499.
Closing Date: Friday 16th February 2007.
Reference Number: 07/006
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Reach Out! Pro Manager
Reach Out! is a key initiative of the Inspire Foundation, an award winning organisation known for our technology based programs that improve the mental health and well-being of young people. Reach Out! aims to improve the mental health of young people aged 16-25 years by providing information and resources to manage mental health difficulties and seek assistance from community based services.
Reporting to the Reach Out! Program Manager, this new role will involve launching and managing a new web based program, “Reach Out! Pro”.
Reach Out! Pro will create links between Reach Out! and mental health service providers, enhancing the capacity of those services to incorporate Internet based technology in service delivery.
We are seeking a passionate, committed individual with strong networks in the youth mental health field to act as our Reach Out! Pro Manager and increase the profile of Reach Out! amongst GPs, Psychologists and Allied Health professionals.
Reach Out! and Inspire is made up of:
* Passionate people who believe in Reach Out! and want to make a difference in the lives of young people
* A strong culture of high achievement combined with a commitment to work-life balance
* Young people who work in partnership with the organisation
* An emphasis on values (compassion, generosity, inclusiveness, responsibility and fun) which are woven into every aspect of what we do.
If Inspire sounds like the place for you, visit www.inspire.org.au and check out the specific criteria for HOW TO APPLY. All applications must directly address the selection criteria to be considered for interview. You can apply online.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check.

Project Manager
* 12 Month Contract * $56700 – $64000 * Mascot Location
This not for profit organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Workforce Education and Training, your main responsibilities will be to assist in managing the ongoing development and implementation of the outreach programs, assist in preparing and managing the budget for these programs, Monitor progress and conduct ongoing evaluations, and Participate on advisory committees. You will also be required to provide effective liaison with relevant associated local, state and national stakeholders, Report on program activities and outcomes as required, as well as assist in the smooth running of staff meetings and planning activities.
Essentially you will have:
* Demonstrated skills and experience in effective project management
* Demonstrated competence in managing project expenditures
* High-level verbal and written communication skills,
* Capacity to liaise and network effectively with relevant organisations
* Current driver’s licence.
To submit your application, in strict confidence, you can apply online. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact NICOLE HANDSAKER in our SYDNEY office on + 612 8233 2221, quoting Ref No. 2B/35004.
Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

“Passionate People” Wanted – The Crowle Foundation – Ryde
The Crowle Foundation provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability. We are seeking committed people to join our team and fill positions in our expanding day service and a new Targeted Support service. All staff are offered salary sacrificing and a rewarding work environment.
Support Workers – up to 7 positions available. Support Workers are responsible for the implementation of personal plans, program delivery, person centered planning and positive behaviour support.
4 Support Workers, Monday to Friday. 28.5 hours per week – SACS Award Grade 2.
3 Support Workers, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week – SACS Award Grade 2.
Essential: Current drivers licence; able to work as part of a team; initiative; passion.
Desirable: Certificate in Disabilities and First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake.
Targeted Support Co-ordinator required Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week – SACS Award Grade 4.
The co-ordinator will play a key role in setting up and co-ordinating the program.
Essential: Qualifications Disabilities and First Aid
Certificate. Experience in supervising staff and developing programs, passion.
For further information, please contact Vicki Bailey on 8878 3351 or email
vicki.bailey@crowlefoundation.org. You can apply online.

Counsellors – Telephone – Neutral Bay
* permanent part-time positions
* 14 hours per week over 2 days
* work with a committed team
Parent Line is a professional telephone help line for parents in NSW, based in Centacare’s Neutral Bay office. We have several permanent p/t positions available (14hrs per week over 2 days).
Parent Line counsellors offer a professional telephone counselling service to all parents of children 0–18 years, for a wide range of parenting concerns.
Duties include some administrative work and use of a computer database. Counsellors should be familiar with models of parenting i.e. Triple P or 123 Magic and have knowledge of Family Therapy Models i.e. Narrative Therapy or Brief Solution Focused Therapy and be familiar with child protection guidelines.
Written replies by 16/2/2007 must address all essential and desirable criteria.
ESSENTIAL: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Therapy or equivalent; minimum three years post graduate experience in family work; knowledge of child protection issues. Applicants must be willing to work within the Vision and Mission Statement of Centacare Catholic Community Services; have the ability to work as part of a team; possess good written and verbal communication skills; be familiar with computer programs, i.e. Windows XP
DESIRABLE: comfortable working in a Catholic Church environment; Aboriginal or TSI persons are encouraged to apply; fluent in a community language, ie Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese/ other.
SALARY: According to SACS award.
ENQUIRIES: Barbara Adair, Manager tel. (02) 8968 1106 for an application package.
Position is subject to Prohibited Employment Screening. You can apply online.

Supervisor – Garden Crew – Belmore
* Attractive Salary Packaging Available
* working with employed adults with a disability
* Committed Team
Centacare Industries is a business service run by Centacare Catholic Community Services Sydney. We are seeking an exceptional person for a full time position in training and development of employed adults with an intellectual disability. Based in our Garden & Tree Services Division and working from Belmore, you will be required to travel with a garden crew to metro sites where you are responsible to fulfil such work as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, landscaping, planting, rubbish removal etc. A current NSW Driver’s Licence C Class essential. Experience/interest in gardening and outdoor work desirable. Refer to Position Description in Info Pack.
Remuneration: Dependant on skills and experience, according to the CETSS award.
Enquiries: Peter Michaelis, General Manager Centacare Industries.
Tel:02 9759 6966, Mob:0413 138 642 or peter.michaelis@centacare.org
Information packs: Naomi Abel Tel:02 9759 6966 or naomi.abel@centacare.org
Applications by COB 7/2/07 to Peter Michaelis GM Centacare Industries
PO BOX 6246 Lakemba DC NSW 2195 or peter.michaelis@centacare.org and must address selection criteria in Position Description sent with info pack. You can apply online.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Employment Advisor – Intensive Support – Mr Druitt
* SALARY PACKAGE FROM $45,000 + BENEFITS
* PRODUCE REAL OUTCOMES FOR JOB SEEKERS
* CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
At WorkDirections our fundamental belief is that work really matters to people – it provides them with independence, enables them to make a contribution, provides them with a sense of community, and the means to achieve their dreams. Our clients are people who want an opportunity to work, but for various reasons need our support to make it into a decent, lasting job.
In this role you will manage a case load of jobseekers, supporting and assisting them with thei employment search; with the aim of placing as many job seekers as possible into employment.
We are looking for your ability to apply case management techniques, and demonstrate your computer literacy, motivational skills and ability to negotiate assertively to achieve desired outcomes. A degree or proven ability to think critically is required.
Knowledge of the Job Network and Centrelink processes and experience in welfare-to-work programmes would be a plus, but is not essential.
If you are interested in joining the team at WorkDirections Mt Druitt, please send your resume and a covering letter, telling us three things you could do to improve someone’s chances to employment, to the Recruitment Coordinator by COB Monday 12 February 2007. You can apply online.
For more information about WorkDirections Australia and the Ingeus Group of Companies visit www.ingeus.com.

Employment Advisor – Intensive Support – Liverpool
* SALARY PACKAGE FROM $45,000 + BENEFITS
* PRODUCE REAL OUTCOMES FOR JOB SEEKERS
* CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
At WorkDirections our fundamental belief is that work really matters to people – it provides them with independence, enables them to make a contribution, provides them with a sense of community, and the means to achieve their dreams. Our clients are people who want an opportunity to work, but for various reasons need our support to make it into a decent, lasting job.
In this role you will manage a case load of jobseekers, supporting and assisting them with thei employment search; with the aim of placing as many job seekers as possible into employment.
We are looking for your ability to apply case management techniques, and demonstrate your computer literacy, motivational skills and ability to negotiate assertively to achieve desired outcomes. A degree or proven ability to think critically is required.
Knowledge of the Job Network and Centrelink processes and experience in welfare-to-work programmes would be a plus, but is not essential.
If you are interested in joining the team at WorkDirections Liverpool, please send your resume and a covering letter, telling us three things you could do to improve someone’s chances to employment, to the Recruitment Coordinator by COB Friday 9 February 2007. You can apply online.

Caseworker Supervisor – Parramatta Region
* Residential Out-of-Home-Care
Guardian Youth Care is a residential out of home care service for children and young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age. Our houses are based in the Inner West and Parramatta region.
Position Overview: The health, safety and wellbeing of the children and young people placed in out of home care are paramount to this position. The main functions of this role is to manage a young person’s placement in care, liaise with DoCS in relation to meeting their needs and developing Care Plans according to the Case Plan and ICA provided by DoCS.
Qualifications & Experience:
All positions available are for contracted work. It is essential that any applicant have at the very least a Minimum Certificate 4 in Youth Work and 2 years practical experience working with Youth with Challenging Behaviors. In addition it is highly desirable for any applicant to have a demonstrated knowledge and experience in casework.
A current drivers licence and first aid certificate are desirable.
To obtain a full position description and application package please contact: Ed Dunlop – Human Resource Officer, P: 02-1300 85 79 72, F: 02-1300 85 79 73, ed.dunlop@guardianyouthcare.org.au
Successful applicants will be subject to a Working With Children Check.
You can apply online. For more information about WorkDirections Australia and the Ingeus Group of Companies visit www.ingeus.com.