Current Vacancies

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Support Workers to join our teams across all our serviced regions. 

• Hills/Fleurieu
• Murraylands
• South East
• Riverland
• Southern Metro
• Kangaroo Island

The role will provide person centred active support to clients, maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and support their individual aims and goals.

Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include but won't be limited to:

• Daily tasks, activities and schedule to ensure a safe comfortable living environment, maintaining appropriate physical and emotional support to clients at all times
• Provide support and services to clients with the Person Centered Active Support model
• Encourage individuals living with a disability to be engaged in their own lives
• Assist clients with their personal health care and mobility needs
• Administer medication and undertake other health care interventions
• Assist in promoting a positive image of clients within the community
• Be an effective role model for clients and carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes, Policies and Procedures
• Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues to achieve client and organisational objectives

The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Certificate III in Disability (Individual Support) or equivalent
• Obtain and maintain DHS Disability Services Employment Screening 
• Obtain and maintain DHS Working with Children Check
• Obtain and maintain Senior First Aid and CPR certificate
• Obtain and maintain  Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate
• Australian Class 1 Drivers License is preferred
• Use of Private Vehicle required in some services

Working effectively as part of a team, you will have the ability to follow instructions but also work productively with limited supervision.  You will have a willingness to assist clients with their personal care needs and encourage clients to participate in program and community based programs.

All applicants must complete our Application for Employment Form by hitting "Apply Now"

For a confidential discussion regarding Support Worker positions, please contact the following:

South East (Mount Gambier) - Cynthia Gerritsen (Regional Coordinator) - 0400 502 925

Southern Metro - Tina Till (Director Client Services - 0428 788 058

Hills/Fleurieu - Sue Stuart (Regional Manager) - 0407 363 599

Riverland - Belinda Thompson (Regional Coordinator) - 0418 830 739

Murraylands - Molly Baulch (Regional Manager) - 0429 911 659

Kangaroo Island - Suzi Lines (Regional Coordinator) - 0417 892 149

Support Workers - Female Only Service (Christies Beach)

Casual Vacancies Available

Level 2 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Award.

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative female Support Workers, who are available to provide 1:1 female support to our clients in our Christies Beach Accommodation Service.  The role will support social and community engagement as well as encouraging training and employment opportunities. 

Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include but won't be limited to:

• Follow daily tasks, activities and schedule to ensure a safe comfortable living environment, maintaining appropriate physical and emotional support to clients at all times
• Provide support and services to clients with the Person Centered Active Support model
• Encourage individuals living with a disability to be engaged in their own lives
• Assist clients with their personal health care and mobility needs
• Administer medication and undertake other health care interventions
• Assist in promoting a positive image of clients within the community
• Be an effective role model for clients and carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes, Policies and Procedures
• Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues to achieve client and organisational objectives

The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Certificate III in Disability (Individual Support) or equivalent
• Obtain and maintain DHS Disability Services Employment clearance
• Obtain and maintain DHS Working with Children Check (previously Child Related Clearance)
• Obtain and maintain Senior First Aid and CPR certificate
• Obtain and maintain Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate 
• Class 1 Drivers Licence (preferred)
• Use of Private Vehicle required in some services

Working effectively as part of a team, you will have the ability to follow instructions but also work productively with limited supervision.  You will have a willingness to assist clients with their personal care needs and encourage clients to participate in program and community based programs.

All applicants must complete our Application for Employment Form by hitting "Apply Now" 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Rutter (Regional Coordinator) on 0428 918 693 

Information & Administration Officer (Royal Commission)

Full-Time Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years

Level 3 – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

The Information & Administration Officer (Royal Commission) is responsible for providing quality administrative and information management support and services to the internal Royal Commission team.  

Based within our Hills region and reporting to the Project Manager - Royal Commission your duties will include but won't be limited to:

• Provide quality administrative and information management services and support to the internal Royal Commission team
• Contribute to, and assist with, establishing and maintaining protocols, processes, workflows, systems and templates required to respond to all queries and notices to produce information
• Work cooperatively across the organisation to locate and compile a broad range of documentation and information required to respond to notices to produce from the Royal Commission
• Communicate information to a range of stakeholders, selecting appropriate methods and tone for the audience in accordance with the Royal Commission communications and engagement plan
• Maintain the Royal Commission Project Register for all correspondence, tasks and minutes

The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent 
• Experience in Legal Services, Paralegal or Government Administration (desired)
• DHS Disability Services Employment Screening
• Australia Class 1 Drivers Licence

To be considered for the position, you will have experience in preparing documentation for production under legal processes with the ability to touch type with sound word processing skills.  You will maintain diplomacy and discretion in dealing with confidential, sensitive and private information whilst managing priorities and workload in a busy and complex environment.

All applicants must complete our Application for Employment Form by hitting "Apply Now" and submit by COB Monday 17th February 2020.

For further information regarding the role, please contact:

Trish Kirkland - Project Manager (Royal Commission) – 0437 686 258