Small Groups Coordinator

INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST 38 HOURS A WEEK MONDAY- FRIDAY.

BASED IN FERNTREE GULLY LILYDALE & BORONIA

The preferred commencement date for this role is Tuesday 7th April.

Interchange Outer East (IOE) is a child safe organisation upholding the right of children and vulnerable people to be free from abuse. All people involved with IOE have the right to feel safe and supported during their involvement with the organisation.

At IOE we are passionate about people creating opportunities and having fun.

Want to join our team

Our team includes our staff volunteers and board; without them nothing else is possible. Thats why we support and treasure our team and culture to ensure we have the right approach attitudes and capabilities to service our community.

What we do

We develop and deliver services to children and young people with disabilities and their families

Why we do it

• To enhance family wellbeing
• To build inclusive communities
• To engage and support children and young people with disabilities.

Our beliefs

• We believe that when families are supported individuals and communities thrive
• We believe that human rights respect and inclusion really matter
• We believe in local community-based approaches with volunteering opportunities
• We believe that open and honest relationships are the foundation of trust
• We believe having fun is an essential part of life

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an organised values-driven Small Groups Coordinator to coordinate and deliver inclusive community-based small group programs for adult NDIS participants.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing program coordination leadership and administration. The focus is on delivering safe inclusive and engaging group supports for young people with disabilities.

We are also open to considering this role as a secondment opportunity for the right candidate.

This role would include:

• Coordinating and overseeing inclusive small group programs aligned with participant goals preferences and NDIS funding requirements.
• Planning program timetables and activities and monitoring participant engagement and outcomes.
• Supporting participants in safe inclusive and engaging environments that promote choice and participation.
• Providing day-to-day guidance and support to program staff placement students and volunteers.
• Supporting recruitment onboarding and supervision of staff involved in group programs.
• Maintaining open and respectful communication with participants and families.
• Liaising with internal teams and external providers to support service delivery
• Managing rosters in line with SCHADS Award requirements.
• Ensuring program documentation participant records and support information are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinating billing invoicing and program budgets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Contributing to audits reporting service evaluation and continuous improvement activities.
• Participating in an on-call roster periodically throughout the year.

Interchange Outer East understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age gender ethnicity cultural background disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Prospective candidates will need to undergo a series of safety screening checks before being appointed to any position at IOE. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety of the people we support. Safety screening includes:

• A Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• In addition to the safety screening the successful applicant will be required to undertake the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

Generous salary packaging is available on commencement.

Please apply though Employment Hero. Any questions can be emailed to For further information please call reception on (03)and ask for Rita Tuccio.

A position description can be obtained by the link below:

Date: Monday 23rd Feb 2026.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled as they are received. We encourage you to apply early rather than waiting until the closing date.