About Us…

Breakthru is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high quality person-centred services, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports they need for mental health, employment, disability & training.

We recognize the strength that diversity brings to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the rich tapestry of the people we serve. We actively encourage applications from various community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

At Breakthru we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!!

About the role…

The permanent parttime position we have available is based in our Breakthru unit, in our School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program in Townsville, QLD. This program supports young people who have NDIS funding, transition from school into the workplace.

The key focus of this role is to assist people in learning new skills and gain the confidence they need to find a job that they enjoy.

Day-to-day you will provide support:

Exploring and understanding work opportunities and industries

Guiding and improving people skills 1:1 and in group activities

Understanding and navigating aspects of everyday life such as understanding public transport, organising time and managing finances

Job hunting and on the job support

You will also complete a range of administration that is required to document a person’s progress, internal reports, and as required by the NDIS.

About you…

This wonderful opportunity is available immediately. It would suit someone who has experience supporting someone with a disability and who may be a bit of an organising and administration whiz! You are someone that can easily adapt your communication style to build relationships, and you don’t shy away from leading by example when it comes to advocating for a person’s skills or abilities when searching for work.

Your experience might include someone who: is wanting to take some time out from delivering complex or challenging essential services; has lived/living personal or family experience of disability that you’d like to turn into an office-based career; is looking for extra shifts to supplement current work or study; is from an administration, recruitment or support work background looking for experience in this area.

Whatever your situation, we are looking for people who are passionate about community connection, enjoy developing relationships with people and genuinely get excited to see others achieve.

The casual pay range on these roles is between $40.25 -$43.92 per hour. Relevant certificates or qualifications with at least 12 months experience, attract the higher rate. Saturday shifts attract 50% loading. With a knowledgeable senior leadership team to guide you, along with a thorough induction and orientation, you will be supported to deliver amazing services to the community and develop your skills and career!

Your Royal Rewards…

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career as part of the Royal Rehab Group is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899. In support of our wonderful team-members right across the Group, we offer a variety of benefits including:

Leave: 5 extra days leave each financial year!

Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 in salary packaging benefits every year (this increases your take home pay!)

Fitness Passport corporate health & fitness program

Access to professional counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

Professional Development: Immerse yourself in a culture that prioritizes ongoing professional development through:

Genuine career progression – just ask our team at interview!

Career pathways planning with access to opportunities across the entire Royal Rehab Group.

Access to a variety of training to upskill and update!

To Apply

We recognize the strength that diversity brings to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the rich tapestry of the people we serve. We actively encourage applications from various community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your resume via the APPLY NOW link to be considered. If you are successful for this role certain pre-employment checks will be undertaken including a criminal record check, working with children check, NDIS Worker Screening, and referee checks. A full Driver Licence is also a requirement for this position.

Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged, however not a prerequisite for employment to this position.

Please, no recruitment agencies.