• Disability Employment Services
• Mayfield

Benefits

• Access to generous FBT exemptions and meal entertainment benefits
• Inclusive culture! We’re genuine, we celebrate the wins, we look on the bright side and we never give up
• Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities

If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you can empower people living with disability to be financially and socially independent, this role is for you.

About us

For over 30 years, Castle has helped more people with disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses and injuries find work, connection with their community and live meaningful lives than any other organisation in the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions.

Castle’s group of highly passionate people, provide support to people to empower and facilitate them to achieve social and economic participation through capacity building, social connection, training, education and employment in collaboration with community referral partners.

We believe in ‘opening a world of possibilities’ through the power of diversity, the responsibility of inclusion and the value of employment.

We believe that everybody has an opportunity to contribute to society. Our team, referral partners, clients, employers and you as an individual will be supporting our clients to achieve their goals and help change their lives!

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for two Employment Case officers. Both positions will be based at our Mayfield office. The Employment Case Officer will provide direct support services to our clients, referred to as participants at Castle, to improve their work readiness. This may include working alongside the participant to assess training, upskilling, conducting barrier management and assisting with placement support.

This position is a Full-Time position primarily based at our Mayfield office, however you may be required to work out of any of our locations from time to time.

Desirable Criteria:

If you do not meet all the listed desirable requirements below, please do not let this deter your application or motivation to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

• Certificate IV in Disability Services or Mental Health or Community Services or equivalent knowledge and at least 3 years of experience
• Experience or understanding of employment services and working knowledge of strategies to address barriers to employment
• Adaptable communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Personal integrity, professionalism and ability to display empathy towards people living with disabilities
• Ability to contribute to building positive working relationships with stakeholders
• Case management experience within employment, community or rehabilitation services (highly desirable)

Essential Criteria:

• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current unrestricted driver licence
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per NSW health orders
• Willingness to understand and agree with Castle’s Vision, Purpose and Value statements and the ability to apply these values to your own work

Application:

If this is you, apply now with a copy of your current CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the opportunity.

Should you require more information, please contact Shane Laloata, Branch Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Employment Case Officer - Mayfield enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Castle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. Castle encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

Castle also promotes Accessibility for all hiring campaigns. Please advise if you require assistance.

Castle’s services operate from the lands of the Darkinjung people, the Awabakal people, the Worimi people and the Wonnarua people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders of these lands – past, present and emerging.