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Introduction:
About the Logistics Officer – Living Well position

The Logistics Officer within the CRCS Living Well Program has the important dual role of ensuring high-level coordination of rosters for care workers and scheduling of transport services for older people. The incumbent will be caring and respectful and have a solid understanding of how the support enables individuals to live with independence, social connection and dignity.

The Logistics Officer will have a keen eye for detail, be customer focused, highly organised, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and able to negotiate and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. With a solid knowledge of HR, the incumbent will be able to interpret industrial instruments, understand and manage work health and safety requirements as well as a solid knowledge of person-centred practice to support the choices and preferences of individuals in the provision of their care and support.

About the Living Well program

The Living Well Program at CRCS provides high quality, person centred care and support to older people living at home through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP). In addition, the service provides short-term transport to people requiring transport to access medical services (CATS) as well as a Community Bus Service and transport to people living with a disability funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

This is a full time ongoing position based at Trevor Pearcy House, Bruce. This role will be required to work from other locations within ACT region if required for the role.

Some of the duties and responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

Rostering Care Workers to undertake care and support for participants utilizing the Turn Point software system
Scheduling transport services for participants utilizing the TRIPS software system
Supporting payroll processes from rosters for care workers
Supporting participants to access CRCS Services
Completing all administrative requirements
Preparing information for reporting requirements

Additional requirements for the role:
Qualification in HR, or Aged Care or equivalent qualification or experience.
CRCS employees must hold a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration and have this with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
CRCS employees are required to undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or performing the inherent requirements of their position.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
• 15 days personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay!) for living expenses and additional $2650 for Meal and Entertainment allowance
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
• Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability

The organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a one page cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate we are looking for. We would love to hear from you!

For further information about this exciting role, please contact Graham Mc Kerchar, via graham.mckerchar@crcs.com.au email.