This Business Development Consultant role is a great opportunity to join a highly respected leader in the disability industry that promotes a happy, down to earth and supportive team culture. The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides employment, training, accommodation, day program and respite services to more than 1,500 people with a disability across the greater Western Sydney area.

To be successful in this role, you will need to posses a NSW Driver's Licence, effective sales and customer service skills, excellent communication and time management skills and previous experience in an employment service or customer service role. Knowledge of current federal Government funded employment programs and services is desirable.

In return for your skills and dedication to the role, AFFORD offers on-the-job training, excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, a vehicle and generous salary packaging arrangements. AFFORD also offers continual development and the opportunity to work within a vibrant team.

Closing date: 7 November 2011

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Read Sarah's True Story about working in the disability and community care sector:

"I work at the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) as a Team Leader for the Community Participation Program, Jamisontown. The Community Participation Program gives adults living with disability the opportunity to learn valuable life skills such as cooking, shopping and using public transport, whilst also having a great time with music, art, sport and community activities. Each person in the program is encouraged to be the best they can be and to have fun while achieving their goals. Jamisontown has 20 clients and 6 staff.

I haven’t always worked in disability. When I left school I went to Business College and became a secretary, progressing after 5 years or so to the level of executive secretary in a company which manufactured metal cutting tools. While I really enjoyed the work, I was over the office politics and felt I needed to try something new.

Growing up, my grandmother had lived with us all my through my childhood and we had cared for her, and my mum spent her working life as a Registered Nurse in an aged care facility. I was familiar with the industry and I thought I’d give it a try. I began working in a nursing home and studied to gain a Certificate III in Aged Care. I’d always respected older people and I found the work there really enjoyable.

I progressed to community work in aged care, then I worked with people who had paraplegia or quadriplegia, and then I worked in respite and accommodation for children and adults. Across those years I completed a Certificate IV in Disability. 5 years ago I started with AFFORD..."

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