Start date: Late January 2026

Hours: 40 weeks (average 5hrs/ week)

Salary: $50/hour + $40/hr remote admin work

Why work with us?

Bus Stop Films is an award-winning, not-for-profit social enterprise that is female and disability-led. We build, create, advocate and facilitate employment opportunities for people with disability across the screen and advertising industries.

We’re looking for experienced Support Workers to support our participants during our 2026 Accessible Filmmaking Program in Launceston. You'll be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment by engaging with participants, encouraging active participation and providing custom assistance where required.

We are also looking for back-up staff to cover shifts in this region. Backup staff are required to invoice and provide PL insurance. If you are interested please indicate this on your application.

Days of Employment:

Workshops are on Saturdays from 1.00pm - 5.00pm and will start in late January 2026. The year is broken into 4 blocks, with breaks. Our full year program runs for 40 weeks in total including one 10 hour filming day.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of 40 x 3 hour filmmaking workshops, in collaboration with the workshop leader and other support worker

Arrive 30 minutes before the workshop and stay back 30 minutes after for a debrief.

Set up/pack down room and equipment for workshops

Support participants during excursions and incursions, in collaboration with the workshop leader and other support workers

Engage and encourage participants to participate in the workshops and filming day

Assist workshop leader in workshops and provide custom support according to the needs of the group

Complete any incident reports in the 30 min workshop debrief so that they’re lodged promptly, with all staff contributing, and with fresh recollection.

Undertake up to 1 hour paid remote administrative work from home each week (email correspondence included as part of this)

Flag any behaviours of concern with the Support Manager as soon as they arise, so that Bus Stop’s Support team can address them quickly and mitigate risk

Take turns with other support workers in contributing to excursion risk assessments remotely in a timely fashion, informed by Participant Profiles and any known participant challenges or risks

Identify resources and requirements for workshops

Share ideas of opportunities for program excursions with the workshop leader

Work with the COO and Head of Screen to plan the production of the Program's short film project

Attend end-of-term debrief meetings, induction sessions, online info sessions and any other ad hoc meetings that may arise, which will be organised to consider your time schedule

Complete an inclusive filmmaking project with your program and within the approved budget and guidelines

Maintain timely email communication with Bus Stop staff in order to facilitate the smooth delivery of the program each week

Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as they arise

Post any shift covers needed with as much notice as possible, in the Support Worker WhatsApp group for your location

Provide and maintain a valid, up-to-date Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate including CPR for the duration of your employment with Bus Stop Films, and provide us with updated details/scans upon renewal

Selection Criteria

Professional experience in support work

Ability to understand and support participants’ needs and concerns

Skillful in building safe and supportive relationships with participants

Ability to manage and resolve disagreements constructively with empathy

Exceptional communication skills with clarity and patience

Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders

Clearances needed

Valid Working with Children Check

Recent Police Check

First Aid Certificate inc. CPR

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about films and helping others, apply quickly as we will start the interviewing process as soon as possible.

We encourage individuals of all races, genders, abilities and experiences to apply. If you require assistance during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]