Vacancy Announcement – L’Arche Melbourne-Community Leader

Published on: 11 October 2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position title:                L’Arche Melbourne Community Leader

Responsible to:            L’Arche Victoria Board

Status:                           Full-Time

The Community Leader is responsible, under the direction of the Board, and with the support and supervision from the National Leader and Board Chairperson, for:

  • Leading the Community of L’Arche Melbourne as a faith based community in fulfilling the L’Arche Identity & Mission while adhering to its governance principles (Appendix 1);
  • Living the role of Community Leader in the L’Arche Community and facilitating community events and;
  • Serving the Community to ensure that it is an efficient and viable organization that operates in legal and statutory parameters.

Key responsibilities and duties

  • Acknowledging the Community as one of faith, welcoming people with and without disability from all faith traditions.
  • Provide leadership to fellow community members and people in paid roles, in fulfilling the L’Arche Identity & Mission while adhering to its Charter and values.
  • Develop and implement innovative programs to enhance Community life.
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality disability support services to members living with the experience of a disability and their families in line with the requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  • Coordinate and facilitate community gatherings and attract people to join the Community.
  • Structure workload responsibilities and duties to incorporate a rhythm of life that builds your community member relationships through an active presence in households.
  • To participate in Supervision from the Board chair and National Leader on a regular basis.
  • Under the broad direction of the Board, ensure the efficiency and viability of the organisation, and in particular:
  • Support the Community in developing and implementing the mandate and strategic plan,
  • Develop, implement and report on the strategic plan and budget approved by the Board,
  • Lead and support employees in delivering programs and activities, and in participating in the life of the community.
  • Work with the National Leader, Community Council and members of other L’Arche communities to support the growth of community and spiritual life in L’Arche more broadly.
  • Ensure that all Community activities comply with L’Arche rules, policies and procedures and with the law.
  • Undertake other activities to advance the L’Arche Identity and Mission, at the request of the Board.

Selection criteria

  • An understanding of, and commitment to the L’Arche Identity and Mission or a willingness to develop an understanding.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the L’Arche model of community life, or a willingness to make that commitment to living the role of Community Leader.
  • An understanding of, and ability to promote, the valued place in society of people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership, management skills and experience in leading a community organisation in the area of disability and in particular, demonstrated:
  • Integrate with the existing team during the time of change and the ability to lead the change.
  • Ability to delegate authority, exercise accountability and work collaboratively within a community   organisation and with its stakeholders.
  • Ability to show respect, trust, openness, inclusion and unity.
  • Ability to manage significant administrative and financial responsibilities
  • Ability to navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) landscape.
  • Understanding the NDIS Audit Process.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build productive internal and external working relationships.
  • Ability to confidently promote L’Arche publically to the wider community.

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.
  • At least five years’ experience in roles with significant responsibilities in organisational leadership, management and accountability in the area of disability
  • Current Australian Driver’s license.
  • First Aid Certificate and NDIS Workers Screening

Remuneration

Salary $49.35 per hour at 38 hours per week (plus Super 11.5% and 4 weeks leave loading).

Personal attributes.  The Community Leader will:

Possess high ethical standards, is trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.

Have a commitment to building connections with people with and without an intellectual disability.

Demonstrate diligence and self-motivation.

Work flexible hours.

Application process: Please provide a:

  • CV (must include full employment history, education, qualifications and name and contact details of 2 referees),
  • Covering letter addressing the Key Responsibilities and duties and the selection criteria.

Closing date: 5pm (AEDT)Friday 1st November, 2024

For additional information email Claire Lawler, National Leader: claire.lawler@larche.org.au

Email applications to Claire Lawler, L’Arche Australia National Leader, at: claire.lawler@larche.org.au

The L’Arche Melbourne Discernment team will consider all nominations and applications and shortlisted applications will be interviewed with final approval by the L’Arche Victoria Board of Directors.

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