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Location: North Employment Type: PP - Part-time Permanent Department: Goodwill Admin Salary: $60,000 to $64,000 + super + salary packaging

Who is Ability WA and what makes us stand out?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. In 2022 we are recognised as one of WA?s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff. We strive to make a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities by connecting with heart, achieving together, thinking differently and making things happen.

Who our stars are!

As an Employment Support Officer, you?ll be designed to help young people transition from school to work through the provision of a range of employment supports. The occupant of the role will work closely with our Life After School employment support team ensuring we provide meaningful, individualised capacity building activities so young people can achieve their employment goals and aspirations.

How you?ll make a difference

As an Employment Support Officer you would work directly and indirectly with our Life After School participants and will be helping in making autonomous decision within the parameters set.

• Liaising with external accreditation authorities, such as TAFE or apprenticeship bodies to support pathway development.
• Working with other team members to develop and implement training and employment pathways according to each customer?s individual needs
• Liaising with families, advocates and internal/external agencies as required.
• Developing and complying with all relevant work procedures and instructions.
• Conducting formalised training and assessment for Life After School participants.
• Complying with all relevant procedures and instructions to support and supervise customers with a disability

Why we think you?ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Our employees are deeply connected with our vision that people of all abilities thrive in their community throughout their lives. Along with a caring and values driven culture, we have some pretty great benefits:

• Access to ongoing professional development through our depth of experience and shared knowledge
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to a maximum of $18,550
• Generous leave entitlements including, paid parental leave and return from parental leave bonuses
• A flexible employee benefits offering which includes Employee Assistance Program, Private Health Insurance and Workplace Banking Program discounts
• A strong employee listening culture which provides regular opportunities to provide your feedback about life at Ability WA which is used to make improvements to our organisation

What we are looking for:

• Cert IV TAE qualification or working towards is desirable or extensive experience in a similar position.
• Advanced computer skills with experience in the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Customer management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to tailor communication styles to suit the audience.
• High level time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
• An ability to use initiative, identify focus learning areas, and use creative thinking to implement various strategies.

If successful through the recruitment process, we will need the below to have you start:

• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months or willing to obtain one
• Current Driver?s Licence
• Valid WWCC
• Nationally Accredited First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module or willing to obtain one
• NDIS Worker Screening check or willing to obtain one
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Yay you have made it this far! Where to from here

If you like what we?re about, click apply now to submit your application.

Have more question?

About the Position:

Branko Pravica, Manager Employment Opportunities [email protected]

or call on 0447 804 670

About the Application Process:

[email protected] or call on 1300106016

Applications closes on 31st August 2022

?We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date?

Ability WA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.

Reference No: VAC0534