Job Task Analysis - AccessCare Leadership

• Play a key role in improving the quality of life for vulnerable individuals
• Lead and support a dedicated team
• Work in a dynamic, team-oriented culture that values innovation and collaboration
• Part time 0.8 position - parental leave cover until October 2025 – Mentone location
• Band 7 - $107,531 - $120,465 per annum, plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why Join AccessCare?

At AccessCare, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality community care services. You’ll have the opportunity to influence change in a sector that is evolving, while making a direct impact on the lives of people who need it most. AccessCare offers a supportive, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

The role

We are seeking a Vulnerable Persons Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Team Leader Access and Support, your role is to:

• Supervise staff working with complex clients, particularly those experiencing homelessness or with physical and mental health conditions across HACC programs.
• Support the Team Leader in monitoring program targets and ensuring the team meets funding requirements.
• Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring ongoing assessment and development of person-centred care plans.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences
• Strong knowledge of HACC PYP, Linkages, and CCP programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with clients, carers, and service providers
• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of;

• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together

What we can offer

This is a part time 0.8 FTE parental leave cover position until October 2025. Flexible work options are available for this position.  

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description please contact Esma Keskic via email at esma.keskic@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.