We are Achieve Australia!

• Permanent part-time role initially for 25 hours per week with a view to increasing in a few months
• Pay info: SES Award Grade 1 + super and salary packaging
• Base location: Kincumber

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 the 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:

Employment Support Officer will provide support, training and direction to supported and Disability Employment Service (DES) employees to develop their skills, maximise their independence, and achieve job satisfaction. Whilst also providing assistance with the day to day operations of both the warehouse and retail spaces.

More detailed information about the role is available in the attached Position Description.

About you:

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

• Knowledge and experience with people who have a disability and/or barrier to employment.
• Knowledge of the workings of the NDIS and DES as these programs impact on and compliment the maximising of employment opportunities for people with a disability or barriers to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of employees, supporting and guiding the employees, coordinating and troubleshooting responses to workplace incidents, concerns or 'when things go wrong' for these individuals.
• Experience in delivering training - on the job (work to be done etc.) and broad-based workplace training (procedures etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of the critical importance of providing high standard customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise people
• Current NSW Drivers' License
• Current First Aid Certificate

Our benefits - Our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference in people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

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. As a result, your application may be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately effect employment opportunities. Applications will be assessed on merit.

If you have questions about this role, please direct enquiries to David Rafferty - Manager, The Sewing Basket on

How to apply:

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

We have a Covid-19 Safety Plan in place including policies and procedures to support our clients and our workforce. The Covid-19 Management Committee meet on a regular basis to ensure our responses continue to be proactive and comprehensive, ensuring the safety of stakeholders at all times.