Community Support Workers | Leeton

Who are we?
Kurrajong have worked for over 67 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities in the Riverina Murray region. Today, we are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider and not-for-profit.

About the Opportunity
We have exciting casual opportunities for passionate Community Support Workers to join our Supported Living (SIL) and Lifestyle Choices team in Leeton. Kurrajong Supported Living operates a 24/7 service model while Lifestyle Choices is primarily a day program. We have a range of shifts available across both services including day, evening, overnight and weekend.
As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing a quality person centred service to meet the individual needs of our clients. This includes:

• Contributing to create an environment that empowers people with disabilities.
• Providing daily living support to people with disability to look after themselves while enhancing their independence and self-determination.
• Supporting the integration of people with disabilities in the community.
• Championing a safe workplace by eliminating or minimising risk to the health and safety of yourself and those around you.

Importantly, you must demonstrate a real desire to work with people living with disability and have a sound understanding of how to best assist them to live a life of their choice.

What’s in it for you?
At Kurrajong, our goal is to be the best disability services provider – both for clients and our staff. Our people are at the centre of our business, so we are happy to reward staff with the following:

• Structured orientation and training
• Access to paid parental leave (after 2 years in a permanent role)
• Salary packaging incentives
• Staff wellbeing program including EAP access
• Opportunities for development and career progression

Pay Rate
$41.77 per hour casual rate plus afternoon, overnight and weekend penalties and allowances.

Interested in Applying?
To learn more about the opportunity or request a position description, please contact Outreach Services Manager Deanne Bolesta on 0427 537 920 or email [email protected].
Applications will close 5pm, Sunday 1st June 2025. Apply via our website by providing an up to date resume and cover letter telling us why you would like to join our team www.kurrajong.com.au/careers.
All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check & NSW Working with Children Check.

Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.