About Us
We provide educational, creative, physical activity and life skills programs for adults with intellectual or cognitive disability.

Who is Right for this Role?
Disability or Human Services qualifications alone is not sufficient for this role. We need workers with varied interests, skills and experience. You must be able to assist and instruct clients in some or all of the following.

Life skills (e.g. cooking, sight words, hygiene)

Creativity (e.g. craft, music, visual arts, DIY)

Community access (e.g. social skills, work experience)

Educational interests (e.g. numeracy, literacy)

Physical activities (e.g. dance, sport, active games)

Some of the skills we would consider favourably include: being well versed in using technology to enhance learning; ability to play piano and/or guitar; a Certificate in Fitness and/or coaching experience . In addition, the right applicant/s will have relevant disability qualifications (at Cert III or above) and/or other relevant qualifications (e.g. teaching degree). A minimum of one year experience in disability support work is desirable. Our staff must also hold current:

CPR and First Aid certificates

Flu and Covid vaccinations (including recent booster)

Completion certificate for NDIS Orientation and Worker Induction modules

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card). We will advise successful applicants on how to apply for these clearances.

About the Role
Our Disability Support Workers are called 'Program Officers' because they prepare and run programs. You will be required to adapt programs and activities to meet individual needs. The role includes:

Implementing personal and medical plans

Planning, adapting and presenting activities

Supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes

Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting) and activities of daily living

Providing community-based experiences

Administration of medication

Completing reports and paperwork

Helping with transport if required

Why Join Our Supportive, Friendly Team?
We have staff who have been with us for over a decade! If you are the right fit for our team, this can lead to a career at The Tertiary PLACE. So join us to discover your career in Human Services!

How to Apply?

Answer the employer questions.

Attach your résumé.

Include a cover letter. Tell us what qualifications, hobbies, interests or skills you have that make you a good fit for this role. Also, in which of the following areas you would be able to assist our clientele: Life skills (e.g. cooking, sight words, hygiene); Creativity (e.g. craft, music, visual arts, DIY); Community access (e.g. social skills, work experience); Educational interests (e.g. numeracy, literacy); Physical activities (e.g. dance, sport, active games).

We look forward to hearing from you!