Arts Head of Workspace & Support Worker

About Us

BEST Disability Support (BEST) is an NDIS-funded learning centre in Logan that teaches real life and work skills with tangible results through modern programs young adults actually want to engage in. We offer both group and 1:1 supports, as well as community access supports to young people aged 16-30.

The Role

At BEST, we do things differently to the rest of the industry, so we need someone who is truly invested in our mission. You will be supporting - not leading - our Members as they learn new life and work skills, and you will have a passion or talent that you can share with them as well!

Your Duties

As an Arts Head of Workspace (HoW) Support Worker, known as a Mentor, you will be responsible for developing and teaching engaging art programs for young people with disabilities, designed in line with our 3-Step Learning Formula.

You will also be responsible for the overall safety, fun, and learning of our Members.

Your day-to-day tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Working with the Programs Manager to design and plan robust art programs that teach and engage our Members

Managing and tracking program budgets

Managing your workspace (on-site dedicated art area)

Reviewing and updating program delivery methods to ensure engagement and learning success

Assisting Members as they learn new skills in any other of our many programs

Ensuring Member safety both on campus and when out in the community

Providing emotional and social support to Members

Investing in the success of our Members and supporting them to achieve their goals

Your Skills

An undergraduate degree or diploma in visual arts and design, or similar.

Prior experience and/or qualifications in the community services sector is desirable but not essential.

Absolute must-haves:

Hands-on experience in visual arts (painting, sculpting, digital design, printmaking, crafts, etc.)

A personal passion for providing young people with disabilities the opportunity to learn new skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: No seriously, we’re constantly on the move whether that be on campus or at parks, shops, and more!

A compassionate personality: You must be a patient, kind, and caring person as we will not accept anything less

Be and have fun: We want all of our staff and Members to love coming to BEST, so being someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously is essential (singing and dancing badly is encouraged)

Belief in the BEST mission: We want our Members to actually learn the skills they need to achieve their goals, and eventually not need us anymore!

Essential Certificates and Licenses
You will need to have obtained the following before starting this new role:

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Card

QLD Police Check

Completed First Aid/CPR Certificate

Completed NDIS Worker Orientation

Current Driver's License

The right to work in Australia

What We Offer

An excellent working environment with a fun team culture

Opportunities for career development

An ongoing role within a well-established business