/ Guide to preparing your application

Position: Manager – High Support Accommodation – ACT Queanbeyan Yass Region

Closing date: Monday 19th March 2018

The following items should be included in your application:

Cover letter: Please include a cover letter stating your claim to the position. This letter should not be more than one page in length.
Selection criteria: It is essential that you individually address the Selection Criteria in your application as they are based on the tasks and essential criteria for the position. Your application will be assessed based on your responses addressing the criteria.
Application for employment form: Please download and complete an Application for Employment form and include this with your application
Resume/CV: Please include a current Resume or CV with your application.
Other supporting Information: You may wish to attach copies of other information to assist your application. Please do not send originals or folders.
Contact details: Please ensure you include daytime phone contact details and email.
Referees: Please supply the names and contact telephone numbers of two current employment related referees who may be asked to verify the information provided in your application and interview. Valmar reserves the right to contact further referees if required.

Further Information:

If you would like further information on this position please contact Mark Hogan, Manager Human Resources on M: 0407246 764 or W: 02 6947b 4150 or Email:

Submitting your application:

Applications may be forwarded in hardcopy or electronically via email.

Hardcopy applications. Forward to:

Mark Hogan

Manager Human Resources

PO BOX 433

TUMUT NSW 2720

Electronic applications are to be in either Word or PDF format.Please include “Confidential –Human Resources Coordinator” within the email subject. Forward to:

Note: Late applications will not be accepted.

Selection Process:

  • Interviews

Applicants selected for an interview will normally be contacted within a fortnight of the closing date for applications.

  • Scoring system

Valmar Support Services Ltd. uses an application and interview scoring system. In the selection process these factors will be taken in to consideration

-The presentation and content of your written application

-Relevant experience and qualifications

-Your work record of achievement in positions with similar criteria

-Your referees’ reports

-An understanding of working with people with a disability

-Qualities that indicate suitability to the position

-Personal presentation at the interview

  • Probationary period

Asix (6) month probationary period applies.

  • Criminal record check:

Ongoing employment with the service will depend upon the results of a criminal record check.

Selection criteria: Manager – High Support Accommodation

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Hold a current NSW or ACT driver’s licence

Have extensive experience working at a senior level with adults with disabilities & their families

Hold appropriate Post-Secondary qualifications

Accuracy in reporting, attention to detail and the ability to work within tight timeframes

Have demonstrable high level written and spoken communication skills

Have proven human resource management skills

Have demonstrable financial management skills

Have a demonstrable commitment to improving the life options for people with disabilities

Hold NVCI accreditation or similar or be willing to obtain this

Have excellent networking and problem solving skills

Have computer skills in Microsoft Business Applications

Conditions of employment

Position title: / Manager – High Support Accommodation
Grading: / Manager J –K Band
Salary: / Will be negotiated directly with the CEO dependent upon qualifications and experience; using NFP Salary Packaging and shift work arrangementsand will beequivalent to a salary in the region of $95 000 to $100 000(plus superannuation and annual leave loading) + vehicle.
Allowances: / As per the National Employment Standards
Award: / Valmar Enterprise Agreement
Hours of work: / Full Time - 38hpw
Location: / ACT Queanbeyan Yass Region

Valmar Support Services Application for employment guide Manager – High Support Accommodation March 2018

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