Job Opportunities
Join the Gig Buddies Sydney team
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Job Title: Gig Buddies Sydney NDIS Coordinator
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Hours per week: Three days per week (22.8 hours) Monday - Friday (flexible).
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Advertisement date: Monday 30 September 2019
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Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2019 (5pm)
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Start date: Monday 4 November 2019
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Project outline and overall purpose of the role:
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Gig Buddies Sydney is an initiative of ACL Disability Services, a registered not for profit organisation committed to promoting the rights of people with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism to live the lifestyle of their choosing.
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Going out to see bands or catching up with friends is part of everyday life for many people. However, if you have a learning disability you may need support to do this. We have found many people with learning disabilities are denied their right to lead full and active social lives.
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People with learning disabilities should have the right to choose how they live their lives. We stand to tackle social isolation for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism by pairing up participants (adults with disabilities) with volunteers - both of whom share mutual interest(s) and attend regularly events together.
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As the project continues to grow we are taking steps to become financially self-sustainable. This means Gig Buddies Sydney requires all participants (adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism) to contribute three hours a month from their NDIS plan.
The Gig Buddies Sydney NDIS Coordinator will be responsible for further transitioning the project from a free service to a paid service using NDIS packages.
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The newly appointed Gig Buddies Sydney NDIS Coordinator will continue on the work of the previous incumbent.
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The role will also involve participating in the general day to day running of the project: interviewing participants and volunteers, training volunteers, matching buddies together, attending initial gigs , supporting the team at socials and advertising the project - the position provides plenty of variety.
Key responsibilities:


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1 - To ensure that all signed up participants (adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism) pay three hours a month from their NDIS package. 

2 - To ensure that all participants understand what they will receive in response to giving the project three hours a month from their NDIS package.
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3 - To liaise with external ACL Disability Services and Gig Buddies Sydney staff members, and to keep records of payees and payees’ NDIS reviews.
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4 - Project administration: This will also include accurate record keeping of the wider project and project monitoring, including staying up to date with NDIS guidelines.


5 - Co-facilitating Gig Buddies Sydney volunteer training sessions and pairing meetings between participants and buddies.
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6 - Promoting the project to the wider community through a variety of different channels: networking events, social media, printed press, Gig Buddies Sydney social events.
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7- Communicating effectively with a range of different stakeholders: NDIS advisors and LACs (Local Area Commanders); participants and their respective family members, guardians or support workers; engaging with volunteers, donors, politicians, the media, community representatives, disability advocates etc.
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8 - Organising events such as volunteer training, volunteer interviews, participant interviews, NDIS meetings etc.
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9 - Supporting adults with learning disabilities to access the Gig Buddies project.
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10 - Undertaking any other tasks or duties that are in keeping with the project delivery or job outline.
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About you:
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While knowledge of the NDIS is not essential, previous experience in engaging with people with disabilities is desirable.
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We are a not for profit organisation that is expanding rapidly and we’re looking for someone who is hands on, a team player not afraid to make suggestions, and who is passionate about inclusion and empowering adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism.
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You’ll know your way around Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), will possess excellent communication skills, and - just as importantly - will bring a sense of fun to the team.
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To apply for the role submit your CV and cover letter to: using the subject ‘Gig Buddies Sydney NDIS Coordinator’.
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Please call (02) 9419 6951 and speak to Carol (CEO) if you have any questions.
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