Emphasis will be on working with relevant communities and aged care services throughout NSW to:
 improve communities’ access to aged care services
 promote LLLB aged care reform, including enablement strategies, healthy ageing and Consumer Directed Care concepts
 support aged care providers in the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive care
 support providers to develop information in formats appropriate to communities’ needs.

This position requires strong networking skills and will require close co-operation with DOHA, PICAC NSW and all relevant service providers with responsibilities around responding to the needs of Australia’s and NSW’s aged population. The project has state-wide focus and will require travel to regional NSW. The position provides limited one-to-one assistance in the form of information provision about aged care services and programs.

SALARY:
In accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 under transitional provisions, depending on qualifications and experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL:
 A qualification in social work, community development or other relevant qualification and experience with working with older people of CALD background and their families / carers;
 Understanding of the Eastern European culture is essential;
 Knowledge of the LLLBI reform, aged care and related service systems and service providers;
 Ability to negotiate with service providers to ensure the provision of information and services in culturally and linguistically appropriate formats;
 Experience in improving access to services for consumers, advocacy, policy development and policy change;
 Strong networking skills and experience
 Excellent communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal;
 Organisational and time management skills;
 Current driver’s license;
 Team work and enthusiasm;
 Excellent computer and report writing skills;
 Willingness to travel to regional NSW

DESIRABLE
 Written and verbal knowledge of the Eastern European language
 Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training and /or experience in delivery of training to small groups
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is a fixed term contact which will end on 30th June 2015. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of a six (6) month qualifying period and acceptance by the employer of a current police check. Applicants must also have the right to work in Australia.

For position description and further information please phone Irmina Sulkowska - PAWA Manager on 02 9716 0036 or e-mail: manager@polishwelfare.org.au

Written applications addressing selection criteria to be forwards to the Manager of the Polish-Australian Welfare Association, PO Box 1033 NSW 2131 before 9th August 2013. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MARKED PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL.