Workforce

Life's for Living has a workforce of over 60 staff employed in various roles including support workers, team leaders, client services co-ordinators, management and administration staff. The organisation is committed to a well trained workforce and is committed to helping staff to achieve learning outcomes and individual goals.

Life's for Living offers salary packaging to casual and permanent part time staff. Staff are able to use this benefit towards loans, rent, school fees or a debit card that can be used for household or other expenses. Salary packaging is a very attractive option due to the organisation’s charitable status as deemed by the Australian Tax Office. Community Business Bureau manages this service for Life’s for Living staff and each staff member is offered a salary package that meets their unique needs. CBB meets each staff member to discuss these options once probationary period is complete.

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All support workers and team leaders employed by Life's for Living are required to have a minimum qualification of Certificate 3 in Community Services (Disability Work) or similar. If an employee does not have this qualification, they are required to enter into a traineeship arrangement however, all support staff are paid at Award and not traineeship rates. Life’s for Living also provides internal and external training during the year as deemed appropriate to areas of need.

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Board of Management

Chairperson:
Deanne Loan

Deputy Chair:
Andrew Stoll

Treasurer:
Russell Heywood-Smith

Board Members:
David Nicolle

David Phillips

Cara Kirsten

Angela Murray

Judy Stewart

Primary Function

Each board member of Life’s for Living Inc contributes to the good health and future development of the organisation and has relevant knowledge and experience that will assist it to achieve its goals.

Key Result Areas

Be available to attend relevant meetings of the board.
To contribute to any relevant sub-committees or projects, as they arise.
To work as a team member with mutual respect and ethical work practices.
To contribute to the future development of the organisation by actively contributing to the Strategic and Business planning process.
To actively participate in regular meetings using open and effective communication strategies.
To offer advice to other board members and to the Chief Executive Officer, when relevant.
To keep up-to-date with all materials and readings received.
To attend the AGM and any other relevant formal organisational functions.
To review and agree the business plan and annual budget.
To conduct annual self-evaluations and follow up action to address issues arising and to attend developmental programs as the board judges appropriate.
To approve major purchases outside of the Chief Executive Officer’s approval authority.
To approve new proposals, policies and partnerships.

The Life’s for Living board of management is made up of a group of volunteers who meet on a monthly basis. Board members bring expertise from various sectors in the community including the finance, disability, marketing and government arenas. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Life’s for Living Inc. board member, email admin@lifesforliving.com.au or call +61 8 8277 3300.

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Bignell

Is responsible to the board of management for the strategic leadership and management of the organisation in accordance with the Mission and Strategic Plan of Life’s for Living.

The CEO also provides high level strategic advice and analysis to the board for the management of key initiatives. She develops links with other relevant organisations, to foster a clear understanding of client needs, to ensure close collaboration, effective two-way communication and the development of joint alliances and partnerships.

Executive Manager

Paula Roberts [paula@lifesforliving.com.au]

Manages Life's for Living programs, oversee the management of client teams, provide support to team leaders and support workers and work closely with families and other service providers. Executive Manager’s are individually responsible for specific committees such as Quality Assurance and Occupational Health and Safety.

Client Services Co-ordinators

Responsible for ensuring the effective day to day management of a number of support teams. Contributing member of the Management Team in the planning, development and evaluation of services with an emphasis on quality management.

Team Leaders

Responsible to the Executive Manager/Client Services Manager for the leadership of a small team of staff who together ensure the provision of direct care services for people with disabilities by providing a range of quality community-based services which meet individual client needs.

Act as a role model to other team members which reflects the principles, policies and processes of Life’s for Living Inc.

Support Workers

The support worker role is to provide opportunities that enable individuals to reach their own potential as valued members of their community. They are role models both for clients and the general community. Their job involves establishing and maintaining community links, supporting and encouraging skill development, working with individuals to maintain their homes and lifestyles. Support workers are also required to perform domestic duties including cleaning, meal preparation, and gardening as appropriate. Support workers are often required to work in isolation and therefore must be able to time manage and prioritise tasks. In a modern world it is a reality that paperwork is also a part of the support worker role.