About the role

We currently have an exciting part-time opportunity in our supported employment hospitality division for a Hospitality Job Coach. The role will be located at Monash University in Clayton. You will be providing support to people with a disability in front of house/barista services, café culture, customer service and retail. Helping them improve their skills and knowledge in hospitality, while building their independence. You will be working with individual supported employees as well as small groups of up to 2 people, to help them achieve their employment goals.

Days are Monday - Friday working from 9:30am – 2:30pm. We will consider 2 or 3 days part-time.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 12 months of experience in hospitality
• Strong barista/front of house skills
• General understanding of food handling procedures and food hygiene practices
• An ability to provide support and care with active support skills and the right attitude to participate in disability training on the job
• A passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can – bring your special talents to their experience!
• Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion and person-centred support that exceeds standards and is delivered within the available resources – be creative!
• Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen
• Strong communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Strong administration skills and computer literacy in order to complete appropriate documentation
• A professional approach to work
• Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation.

Must haves

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (including police check)
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
• Do Food Safely Certificate
• Full Victorian driver licence
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster (or medical exemption)

WORK PERKS

• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Competitive salary including salary packaging options
• Professional development and training
• Career opportunities and pathways
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more!

ABOUT WALLARA

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South-East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara? Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

THE WALLARA WAY

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Wallara Australia is a highly innovative non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South-East. We promote social inclusion through creative initiatives that deepen relationships and create real impact in society for Australia's largest minority group – people with disability.

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For more information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Hospitality Job Coach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.