Our featured job this week is from the Association of Blind Citizens of NSW.

They are seeking a Part Time Coordinator for a 6 month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

The Association of Blind Citizens of NSW is a small self help organisation providing support for people who are blind or vision impaired.

The Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Association, supporting its members and clients and liaising with the broader community.

Closing date: 5 March 2012

Find out more about this Coordinator role or search for disability jobs.

Equal pay is to be the order and expectation of the day.

The pay rise campaign, on behalf  of 150,000 community sector workers - predominantly female - has been awarded an historic pay rise by Fair Work Australia in a landmark test case. Read a news article about the decision.

In effect, pay will, over 8 years, rise by 19% to 41%. This is fantastic news - many would agree long overdue. What does it mean for you? Does working in the sector now look more appealing or is it not really about the money?

Sally McManus of the Australia Services Union said of the decision, "We’re happy, in fact we’re ecstatic!” For many it’s about more than the money - it’s about justice and equality. 

Please share your thoughts with us. They may resonate with your colleagues.

Are you passionate about making the world a better place for some of the most disadvantaged people in our society?

Do you have a desire to work in an innovative and exciting job setting, where the boundaries of the role are limited only by your vision for it?

Fighting Chance is seeking a dynamic, energetic and empathetic individual to join their small team, to provide personal care and practical support to interns who have a physical disability, as they set up and run their own e-business.

You will be required to assist with the day to day self care requirement for adults with varying levels of physical disability, and as well as work besides the team as they run their business projects.

Closing date: 2 February 2012

Find out more info about this role at Fighting Chance or search for jobs in disability and community care.

To learn about Fighting Chance and what they do, check out their latest video:

Be part of a continuous learning environment
Generous recognition and rewards program offered

Baptist Community Services (BCS) is a Christian not-for-profit organisation that has been caring for the aged and people living with disadvantage for the past 65 years. Today, they have more than 3500 staff serving clients across NSW and the ACT.

BCS is seeking a Part Time Physiotherapist to work in BCS Shalom Centre in Marsfield. The role will initially require 16 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 24 hours per week in the near future. 

Flexibility in days and hours worked is available for the right candidate. The role will essentially be performing assessments and working with our Physiotherapy Assistants to plan and participate in therapy programs whilst promoting the independence of our elderly clients

Essential criteria

• A team player
• Able to lead the Shalom physiotherapy team
• Demonstrate empathy for the elderly
• An understanding of the concept of client focused care and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills
• The physiotherapist also participates in staff education to promote and ensure best practice throughout the facility

Closing date: 19 May 2011

Search for other jobs or read about frontline health professional roles in the disability and community care sector.

Anglicare are seeking a Permanent Registered Nurse in charge with flexible shifts available for Chesalon Care residential aged care facility at Jannali.

Anglicare is committed to meeting spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs within the community. Chesalon Care’s residential aged care facility at Jannali provides state of the art residential aged care accommodation for 127 residents. This is the ideal opportunity for a Registered Nurse who excels in providing holistic care to a high personal standard to take on the responsibility of being in charge of a team. The role would suit someone who likes to work as part of a dynamic team and provide a mentoring role to encourage enthusiasm and high achievement.

Working closely with the Care Manager and Business Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring clinical practice is in line with current legislation and professional guidelines, and that the highest standard of care is maintained in the facility. This opportunity allows you to direct and supervise the delivery of resident care by the Team Leaders and Care Partners.

You will be leading a collaborative team of staff to ensure that an excellent standard of care is delivered and all resident care outcomes are achieved.

Essential criteria

• Minimum of three years experience
• Have demonstrated the ability to supervise staff
• Have previously made clinical leadership decisions and patient referrals
• Can work independently of the Care Manager in aspects requiring resident care
• Proactively make decisions using your experience, clinical and professional judgment for the best interests of the patient, staff members and the facility
• Can demonstrate that you can develop, implement and evaluate care plans
• Initiate and manage staff discipline issues as identified during shifts

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and have knowledge of and/or experience in the aged care sector, with the ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate will need to be able to support and promote the Christian mission and values of Anglicare. Ideally, they will have clinical leadership experience.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a current Police Check prior to appointment.

To be considered for this role you are encouraged to apply immediately as we are progressing quickly with the right person.

Anglicare is an EEO employer and is committed to the vision “Lives changing and communities growing by care through Jesus Christ.”

Closing date: 12 May 2011

Learn more about the Registered Nurse in charge position at Anglicare and apply online, or learn more about Registered Nurses working in the disability and community care sector.