Join Orange City Council – Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Role – Choices at Home Team Leader

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and stay connected to their community? As the Choices at Home Team Leader, you’ll lead a dynamic team delivering essential support services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating service delivery in line with contracts and budgets
• Implementing processes and procedures to comply with reforms and aged care quality standards
• Promoting Choices at Home to increase awareness and engagement among seniors
• Building partnerships with local NGOs, health professionals, and community groups
• Coordinate team processes for client service agreements, onboarding, assessments, referrals and addressing service gaps
• Recruit and coordinate service volunteers

View the full Position Description Here (this link will work on Council's website)

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth:

• Flexible work arrangements, including rostered days off and variable hours
• Competitive Weekly Salary – From $1572.43 plus super (35-hour week)
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Organisation-wide health and wellbeing initiatives

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Diploma of Community Services (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in team leadership
• Strong background in aged care service delivery
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records check

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply to submit your application. You’ll be asked to complete a few screening questions, and you can save and return to your application any time before the closing date.

Note this is a temporary position. Funding is currently available for this role until 30 June 2027. An extension may be available past this date, dependent on funding.

Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025

For more information, contact Kim McLean, Coordinator Ageing and Sector Support, on 0428 618 117.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.