About the Role

• Assisting and supporting people living with a disability in all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to community inclusion, personal care, building and maintaining independence as well as interpersonal relationships
• Numerous intakes in 2024
• Roles are available in Mount Gambier

 About You

•  Experience and knowledge of disability, mental health and/or positive behaviour support
• Experience working in the area of complex behaviour support with people who need a stable and committed team around them
• Committed to following Positive Behaviour Support Plans and able to demonstrate your experience working with behaviours of concern.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of the person you support.
• Have a good understanding of person-centred practice
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License
• Have working entitlements to work within Australia
• Must be flexible to work over a 7-day, 24-hour roster period including short shifts (minimum 3 hours)
• Hold a current ‘Provide First Aid Certificate’
• Possess intermediate IT skills and knowledge
• Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent is desired

 How do I Apply?

• Complete the application form
• Attach an up-to date CV/Resume that includes the names, addresses and contact phone numbers of three (3) current referees, one being your current line manager/supervisor
• Attach a comprehensive cover letter of up to two (2) pages addressing the Role Specific Capabilities located in the Role Description
  
• Attach a copy of your passport and working eligibility visa for those who are not Australian Citizens Appointment is subject to:
  • Current, full, C Class Australian drivers’ licence
  • A current Certificate in Provide First Aid
  • A satisfactory Disability Services Screening Assessment conducted by the Department, or a current NDIS Worker Check
• Demonstrate to our satisfaction that you are physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the position which may be at your own expense
• Compulsory attendance at an Induction/Training Program, Mentoring and other relevant training deemed necessary by the department
  

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: Casual.
  

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