About Us
For 45 years Melba Support Services has provided people with disabilities truly individualised services that create more choice and greater control. We see ourselves as a human rights organisation because we place the people we support at the centre of everything we do. At Melba we believe in providing high-quality services and are proud to have over 1400 people across Victoria who choose to work with us.
As we continue to grow and serve the community, we look for new team members who are great with people, have lots of energy, are flexible and resilient and enjoy the close relationships you can build with others. Why not join our team?
The Position
Melba's Practice, Quality and Safeguards team are seeking a part-time facilitator to be based at our Dandenong office, working alongside our ARROW members and groups.
This role involves travel to inner and outer Gippsland areas, South and Eastern Metro , the Peninsula and Central Highlands and Wimmera districts with reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses.
The successful applicant will be committed to service excellence, human rights and zero tolerance, and will enjoy facilitating many opportunities for people we support to be self-advocates.
The work of ARROW
ARROW is Melba's self-advocates group. It stands for Advocacy | Rights | Representation | Outcomes | Worth
ARROW:
ARROW is split into regional groups to make sure every area in Victoria where Melba offers support is represented.
The role
In brief, the role is to facilitate a representative group of people supported by Melba to:
Our Ideal Candidate:
You are positive, encouraging and a leader who inspires. You must be highly flexible and adaptable and can demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills by building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, human rights and zero tolerance.
You will also bring with you:
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
Please apply online by clicking the APPLY button so we can start a conversation with you.
In Return We Offer You:
Employment, salary, and benefits in accordance with Melba Support Services Inc. Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023.
Beyond the financial, you will also enjoy the support we provide every staff member to be their best. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, employee assistance and a 24/7 support line.
Why Choose Melba?
Helping someone achieve their personal outcomes is what drives our team. That might translate to supporting people in their daily living, at home, with their health and wellbeing, through lifelong learning, at work, participating socially and within the community, with relationships or through advocacy, choice and control.
We encourage you to visit our website to know more about us www.melbasupport.com.au
Our Services
Melba provides a range of services, including:
• Accommodation
• Daytime Participation and Learning
• Anytime Participation and Learning
• Respite (Carer Respite, Funded Respite, Leisure Support Program)
• Employment, Volunteering and Skill B