Use your leadership and networking skills to make a real difference in seniors' lives. Join us in empowering your community!
Join Orange City Council – Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the Role – Choices at Home Team Leader
Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and stay connected to their community? As the
Choices at Home Team Leader, you’ll lead a dynamic team delivering essential support services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and coordinating service delivery in line with contracts and budgets
- Implementing processes and procedures to comply with reforms and aged care quality standards
- Promoting Choices at Home to increase awareness and engagement among seniors
- Building partnerships with local NGOs, health professionals, and community groups
- Coordinate team processes for client service agreements, onboarding, assessments, referrals and addressing service gaps
- Recruit and coordinate service volunteers
View the full Position Description
Here (this link will work on Council's website)
What We Offer
We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth:
- Flexible work arrangements, including rostered days off and variable hours
- Competitive Weekly Salary – From $1572.43 plus super (35-hour week)
- Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Organisation-wide health and wellbeing initiatives
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Diploma of Community Services (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in team leadership
- Strong background in aged care service delivery
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records check
Ready to Apply?
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Apply to submit your application. You’ll be asked to complete a few screening questions, and you can save and return to your application any time before the closing date.
Note this is a temporary position. Funding is currently available for this role until 30 June 2027. An extension may be available past this date, dependent on funding.
Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025
For more information, contact
Kim McLean, Coordinator Ageing and Sector Support, on
0428 618 117.
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
