Weekly Hours: 38 (flexible working arrangements available)
Hourly Rate: $1,307.86 - $1,425.57(plus superannuation)

Note: This is a temporary position based on external funding. This position is due to end on 30 June 2027, extension may be available dependant on funding.

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

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 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

This role is about making a difference in the lives of seniors in the community by coordinating and promoting a range of support services to help seniors remain active, healthy and engaged, whilst living in their own homes and community. It is about engaging with seniors for the design and implementation of services available through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

If you have a passion for working in the community sector to support older people live well at home, this role is for you.

Job/Responsibilities

• Coordinate Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Services and other support services where required
• Undertake client assessment, make appropriate referrals for support services, and identify service gaps by researching the needs of the target group
• Plan service activities with the Choices at Home team
• Assist to recruit and support volunteers for the service and provide them with supervision and direction
• Meet the administrative and reporting requirements of the service and deliver the service within budget

So what do you need?

• Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant field of study
• Experience in a similar position including the delivery of services to a target group
• Current Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Ability to maintain a Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives  

Interested?

To apply, please click ‘Apply’. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Choices at Home Team Leader, Ash McLean (02) 6393 8974.

Applications close 7 December 2025

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 permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.