About us

Shepparton Access is an innovative and dynamic not-for-profit Learning and Lifestyle Hub, supporting people with a broad range of disabilities. We believe in people and empower participants to achieve their goals and increase their quality of life, independence, and encourage them to participate in lifelong learning, employment and become part of an inclusive community.
Our Social Enterprises - EcoStore, EcoCafe & EcoPark remove the barriers to employment for people with disability to learn new skills and gain hands-on work experience.

Your key responsibilities are –

Provide a positive and supportive environment for people with disability.

Provide person-centered active support to participants in one-to-one employment and group-based activities.

Facilitate individual and group activities, using a variety of enabling styles.

Assist in the creation and monitoring of individual goal plans or follow planned programs as directed.

Complete required documentation and progress notes as required.

Promote a stimulating, caring and culturally appropriate environment for participants.

Provide any required self-care, social and emotional support to participants.

Use positive behavior support strategies.

Maintain appropriate and effective communication with all stakeholders, including Team Leaders, peers and management.

Create and seek opportunities that enables an individual to reach their own potential as a valued member of their community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

High level of emotional intelligence and engagement skills

Ability to create and lead engaging programs that spark joy, build skills, and connect people — no disability experience required, just passion and initiative.

Dedication to person centered support principles & individualised support practices.

Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care’ to delivering support services and escalate issues when needed.

Demonstrated ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation and experience in the use of technology.

Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally.

Passion for improving the life of people with a disability.

Shepparton Access will offer you;

Our commitment to ensuring that our people have enriching and rewarding careers.

A welcoming team with a supportive culture

A rapidly growing and thriving organisation

A competitive salary and access to salary sacrifice options to increase your take home income.

5 weeks annual leave (taken during service closure)

15 days personal leave

13.5% Superannuation

Training and career development opportunities

Portable long service scheme eligibility

Family friendly hours Monday - Friday/ work life balance

How to apply for this role?

If you would like a rewarding career and want to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, all successful candidates must have or be willing to undertake a range of checks including NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children’s Check and First Aid Certificate.