Location: Zeehan

About us

Interact Australia work to promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing by empowering people to achieve their full potential. As a values based not-for-profit organisation, we champion and support people with a disability in their choices, offering a range of person-centred supports, matched to meet unique circumstances and individual needs. Offering support services in NDIS and Disability Employment throughout QLD, NSW, NT, VIC, SA and TAS. We are looking for keen community service professionals to join our growing team.

Interact is proudly part of IntoWork a national group of businesses, opening doors to apprenticeships, training, employment and support.

What we offer
At Interact Australia, we are committed to supporting our employees and providing a positive and rewarding work environment. As a casual Support Worker, you will have the flexibility to choose your own hours and work in a way that suits your lifestyle. We offer competitive pay rates, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team making a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Competitive remuneration and conditions, including penalty rates, kilometers reimbursement while on shift and a broken shift allowance
Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment
Learning and Development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Career progression within the IntoWork group

About the role
Join our team of dedicated Support Workers at Interact Australia and make a real difference in the lives of the people we support. In this casual role, you will be providing essential care and assistance to individuals living with disabilities. With a focus on empowering clients to live independently, your role will be crucial in helping them achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.+

What you'll be doing

Providing personal care and support with daily living activities such as showering, dressing, and meal preparation

Assisting clients to access the community and participate in social, recreational, and educational activities

Helping clients to develop and maintain independent living skills

Supporting clients to integrate into the community

Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements

Support is located in Zeehan

What we're looking for

A passion for supporting individuals with disabilities

Experience in a similar support worker or care-giving role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A demonstrated commitment to person-centred, empowering, and inclusive practices

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Relevant qualifications, such as Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Current First Aid and CPR certificates

Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Working with Vulnerable people check with NDIS Endorsement

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to participate in an Australian Federal Police check, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Screening and a Working with Children Check, prior to confirmation of appointment to the position.

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

Interact Australia embraces and celebrates the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and community for our clients, participants, and employees.

Interact Australia are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who represent the rich diversity of our society, particularly those who may be marginalised, or experience barriers to employment and employment inequity. This may include people who are First Nations, are culturally and racially diverse (CARM), living with disability and neurodiversity, and or have family and caring responsibilities. Likewise we welcome applications from people of varied sex, religion, gender identity, age and sexuality.

Apply now and start your rewarding career as a Support Worker with Interact Australia.