We are Achieve Australia!

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About us:

Achieve Australia has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

We are driven by our Passion, Purpose and Principles:

• Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.
• Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.
• We live by our Principles of inclusiveness, stewardship, extraordinary outcomes and ethical practices.

About the role:

Undertake routine processes and procedures to assist in providing clients with quality client nursing and disability support services, taking a person-centred approach in line with the customer service framework and in compliance with the organisation's policies, processes and procedures, to meet the National Standards for Disability Services and all regulatory and legislative requirements.

About you:

Apply the organisation's customer service framework and a person-centred approach to provide quality support and assistance to clients in their daily activities to develop skills, maximise their independence, participate within the community and facilitate relationships in line with their Individual Plans (IP).

To be successful in this role you will be required to address the following selection criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting people with disability and their families.
• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent, or willingness to work towards same within a reasonable timeframe.
• Understanding and commitment to the Disability Service Standards and WHS;
• Understanding of human rights and the challenges facing those with a disability;
• Experience in working with and supporting individuals who have challenging behaviours and/or complex needs;
• Sound interpersonal, role modelling and customer service skills;
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments;
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Driver's Licence and
• Experience in working with and supporting adults deemed as having significant complexity in their lives.

Our benefits

Our employees are the champions of an inclusive world and in return we offer:

• Working as part of a team that makes a difference in people's lives
• Access to Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport programs
• Supportive, friendly team environment and culture

Contact us if you have any questions about this position, would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require an alternate method of submitting your application:

• Email careers@achieveaustralia.org.au, using the subject line: Disability Support Workers - Casino enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• Come online to talk with our staff via the Chatbot on our Careers page here 
• Join one of our information sessions to get to know more about this role and our selection process: see here. 

Pre-employment checks:

Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and staff are expected to share this commitment.

Candidates successful from the selection process will require to complete the following checks:

• Reference checks
• Police check (Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities)
• WWCC
• NDIS WC
• First Aid Certificate
• Medical assessment

How to apply:

To register your interest apply online, providing an updated resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, via the Apply Now link.

Applications will be assessed on merit.

If this sounds like you and you want to make a difference in people's lives, APPLY NOW!

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