Do you have a hidden talent—maybe you’re crafty, artistic, love to sing or dance, or you’re just great at making people laugh? If so, we’d love to hear about it!

👉🏼 The need-to-know…

As an Activity Assistant at Rise, you will bring your creative flare to support in the delivery of social and recreational activities with aged and disability clients. You will create, facilitate and deliver in-centre activities and external outings of client’s choice such as visits to restaurants, organising picnics, and other interests that have been put forward. You will support an environment that promotes social participation, personal independence/wellness and lifelong learning opportunities for the participants. Additionally, you will have transportation duties to and from outings (driving a small Hi Ace van).

This role is permanent part-time working the hours 8.30am to 4.06pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (60.8 hours per fortnight) based at our centre in Koongamia with some occasional work at our centres in Mundaring and Forrestfield.

👉🏼 The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

Qualification (or working towards) in Community Services Certificate III Aged Care and/or related.

Experience working in group social support, creating and delivering fun/ stimulating activities to vulnerable target groups such as aged and people with disability.

Knowledge of program planning and monitoring

Strong computer skills and ability to complete administration tasks

Driver’s licence with comfortability driving a van (MR license or willingness to obtain is desirable)

First aid certificate (HLTAID009 and HLTAID010) or willingness to obtain

✅ Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position require a driving licence and will be subject to a NDIS worker screening check. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is requested within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

Overview of your experience in group social support

One of example of a fun and innovative activity you have planned and delivered

⭐️Why you should be part of Rise⭐️

Rise has been working with communities for more than 40 years and currently supports over 5000 people from all walks of life. This includes young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful

Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay plus an additional $2,650 per annum meal entertainment.

HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance

Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

☎️Have more questions? Contact Jackie Quinn (Senior Activity Planner) on 0428 856 155 who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can email [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

🍀 We wish you GOOD LUCK 🍀