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    Disability Services Officers - Adelaide Metro

    Department of Human Services

    Role Highlights

    • Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
    • Diverse and inclusive culture
    • Multiple positions available

    Role Details

    The Department for Human Services, Disability Services division is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to supporting people with a disability to be actively involved in their own lives. The majority of our clients are supported to live in group homes in the community.
    Our vision is Everything about you with you, we support and encourage people with disabilities to affect their choices and to use their abilities so they can develop positive skills, valued community roles and a balanced lifestyle.

    Special conditions 

    • National Police Check required.
    • Employment-related Screening Check required.
    • Some out of hours work may be required.
    • Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
    • Work will include rosters over 24 hours on a seven-day per week basis, and active and passive duty in accordance with the Intellectual Disability Services Award and the individual’s needs.
    • Demonstration to our satisfaction that you are physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the position.
    • Compulsory attendance at an Induction/Training Program, Mentoring and other relevant training deemed necessary by the department.
    • Role Status: Ongoing & Term contracts for multiple DIS1 & DIS2 positions available around Adelaide Metro.

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    About the Business

    Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community. They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS. Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".

    Contact Us

    Enquiries to Disability Recruitment Team
    [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Services Officers - Adelaide Metro enquiry via EthicalJobs.

    Diversity And Inclusion

    DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

    We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Services Officers - Adelaide Metro enquiry via EthicalJobsand a member of the team will get back to you.

    The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

    Application Instructions

    Resume and Cover Letter

    You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

    Screening Checks

    If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.

    If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

    How to apply

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