Job Description
Carer Vocational Pathways Coach
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NSW - Orange - Fixed Term Part-Time
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Benefits
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Access to generous tax-free salary packaging including meal and entertainment allowances
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A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in the growing human service sector
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Opportunities to develop and progress within the organisation
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Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs available
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Be part of a high performing and fun team
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This position is a fixed term Part time (22.8hrs/week) position until 30 June **** that will commence as soon as practicable.
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LiveBetterhas an exciting opportunity for a Carer Vocational Pathways Coach to join our Carer Gateway team. As a Carer Vocational Pathways Coach, you will provide a series of coaching sessions for carers who would like to return/commence work or volunteer. This includes conducting an initial session to discuss returning / or commencing work (including Volunteering) focusing on confidence, skills identification, career exploration then exploring with the carer are they ready for work focusing on Job readiness, resumes, interviews, applications. Then post-placement support focusing on retention, wellbeing, support to access workplace adjustments.
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The Vocational Coach will deliver a person-centred, strengths-based service and works with internal teams, community organisations, training providers and employers to promote sustainable pathways and positive participant outcomes.
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The role will involve employer engagement in promoting and working towards the Carer Inclusive Workplace Initiative and Carers + Employer program.
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In addition,



the coaching may provide carers with linkages and referrals to other employment and community organisations to provide support overcoming barriers to employment.
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About You
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The successful candidate will possess:
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Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check
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Background in Community Services, Health, Welfare, Social Services, or Education, or a minimum of three years' relevant industry experience.
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The ability to empower carers to understand their needs/goals and to make decisions and actions independently.
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Sound understanding of barriers to employment, education and participation and the ability to support participants to navigate these barriers.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide superior customer service and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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Capable of facilitating service coordination, referring clients, and negotiating service delivery on behalf of carers.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of the community care sector and the challenges faced by carers of individuals with disabilities, chronic illness, mental health conditions, or the elderly.
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Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to undertake travel in accordance with responsibilities of the role.
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Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
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Desirable - "Demonstrated experience in Employment Services, Disability Employment Services (DES), or career counselling."
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Applications close 4th September ****, 5.00pm.
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Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process will commence before the closing date.
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You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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LiveBetter is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage
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applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Carer Vocational Pathways Coach (Orange)
🏢 LiveBetter Carer Gateway
📍 Orange