The Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program is seeking applications for a Regional Coordinator in the Western District of Victoria.

The BLCW Program was first announced in the 2017-18 budget as a $33 million program designed to create more jobs in the disability and aged care sectors in regional, rural and outer metropolitan areas across Australia. A $9.1 million extension to the Program was announced as part of the 2019-20 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, to June 2021. A further extension to the Program was announced as part of the 2020–21 budget to June 2023.

Contributing to the delivery of the BLCW Program offers a challenging and meaningful career working at the centre of the Australian Government's social policy agenda. Further details on the BLCW Program (in addition to the Regional Coordinator role) can be found on the Program’s website at www.blcw.dss.gov.au

About the role: Regional Coordinator

Regional Coordinators (RCs) are expected to have capability equivalent to an Australian Public Service classification level of Executive Level 1.

Regional Coordinators work in identified locations and provide local and specialised support for care and support sector providers, in locations agreed to by the Program Management team and the Department of Social Services (DSS). RCs are expected to operate with a high level of autonomy and report to the Lead Regional Coordinator (LRC) on day-to-day program delivery.

The regular duties of a Regional Coordinator may include:

• Engaging with disability, aged care and veterans’ affairs providers in identified locations to gather market intelligence on risks and issues, including information on the effectiveness of provider supports, in line with the objectives of the Program.
• Gathering and documenting market intelligence in Program databases and reports.
• Delivering insights on provider risks and issues to better inform DSS and/or Program activities, including events and website content development.
• Attending, co-hosting or hosting regular events to engage providers and key stakeholders in the market around specific topics or issues.
• Working with relevant stakeholders to improve jobseeker access to the sector.
• Promoting resources and materials to providers, developed by the Program or other stakeholders, including promotion of the BLCW website and NDIS Demand Map.
• Deliver on the Activity Work Plan with oversight and coordination from the Lead Regional Coordinator.

All applicants for the role of Regional Coordinator will be assessed against the following criteria (weighted equally):

• Communication and Facilitation Skills - Demonstrates effective communication and facilitation skills to liaise with local providers and state and territory program officials.
• Insight and Analysis - Draws on data and insights gained from service providers on the ground to provide advice. Reports quality data and insights from services providers to support the Program’s objectives and contribute to a deeper understanding on known and new barriers to the care and support sector market and workforce.
• Knowledge - Demonstrates good working knowledge the care and support sectors, as well in relation to workforce, employment, skills and training. Demonstrates good working knowledge about regional areas of employment.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrates the ability to understand risks and opportunities for service providers in transitioning to or entering the care and support sector (or markets within the sector) by diversifying their business operations to remain competitive. Thinks creatively and exploring opportunities for providers to do things differently. Builds productive relationships and work collaboratively with the National Program Director, other RCs, Specialists and the Program management team

How to apply

To apply, please provide:

• A cover letter, responding to the criteria and indicating your skills and experience relevant to the role of Regional Coordinator (maximum two pages).
• In your cover letter please clearly indicate the location you are applying for.
• A CV (maximum three pages).
• Contact details of two referees.

To request a full position description for this role, and to submit your completed application, please email: gignow.oceania@au.ey.com​​​​​​​