About the Role

This exciting position has become available for a motivated person who is looking to work in a dedicated team to support the smooth operations of a Community Therapy Hub. Centre coordinators play an important role in ensuring every child and family has a wonderful experience when accessing therapy at the Hub. The successful applicant will support a team of Senior Therapy Assistants and Therapy Assistants to deliver a high standard of service delivery. They will be responsible for operational and administrative duties including therapy timetabling, coordinating new client transitions into the program, staff payroll and communications. Centre Coordinators provide direct therapy activities with the children accessing the centre, support to train new staff and train others to deliver foundations and group leader training. The successful applicant will have quality experience in the delivery of relevant early learning programs, therapy programs or childcare and will receive specific training to become skilled in the delivery of the First Steps Program

About You

We are looking for a passionate Centre Coordinator based at our Shenton Park therapy hub working 4 days a week. You will have strengths in the provision of quality programs for children, leadership, and a passion for actively building a positive team culture.

In this role, you will have:

• A passion to make a difference, that aligns the Autism Association of Western Australia’s mission, vision, and values.
• Highly developed customer service skills to support our children and families to have a wonderful experience when visiting the centres.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of autism, the characteristics, the impact and strategies to facilitate learning.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working in childcare or early learning environments, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• High level of administration and organisational skills, including strong time management skills, a detail focus and ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic role.
• Strong computer skills across the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and an understanding of databases.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work closely with other departments to coordinate the care and maintenance of the hubs.
• Demonstrated experience in staff management, performance development and creating a positive workplace culture

To join our team, you must complete required clearances including a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

Furthering your career at the Autism Association of WA offers many benefits including:

• Grow your skills: Take advantage of extensive training, growth and development opportunities
• Love your team: Join a positive work environment with a passionate team
• Make an impact: Be a part of the team who make a difference every day to individuals with Autism
• Salary packaging: Staff can salary package up to $15,900 per annum PLUS up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax and increase your take home pay.
• Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and Other major brands and retailers.
• Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

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The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.