About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.  If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

Support our Aged Care clients through the provision of basic domestic assistance and support across Cairns. You will be working between the hours of 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday, and you often will assist multiple clients per day.  

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins, gardening duties, washing/ironing of linen and clothing
• Preparation of meals and obtaining groceries on behalf of clients
• Assisting clients in payment of bills and organising medical appointments

Skills & Experience

• An unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence
• A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) AND current CPR certification (HLTAID001)
• Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Meaningful work opportunity at one of Australia's leading Social Purpose Organisations
• Claim up to $15,900 in Salary Packaging Benefits and Car Leasing options through Maxxia
• On-going career, training and development opportunities

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Cleaner - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.  
 
Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here.