Work with a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of people with disability. At Community Living Australia, our staff are so important in ensuring we provide quality, life changing services to people living with disability.
If you are passionate and want to make a real difference in the lives of people with disability, apply now!
Support Workers - All Regions
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Support Workers to join our teams across all our serviced regions. The role will provide person centred active support to clients, maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and support their individual aims and goals.
Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include but won't be limited to:
- Daily tasks, activities and schedule to ensure a safe comfortable living environment, maintaining appropriate physical and emotional support to clients at all times
- Provide support and services to clients with the Person Centered Active Support model
- Encourage individuals living with a disability to be engaged in their own lives
- Assist clients with their personal health care and mobility needs
- Administer medication and undertake other health care interventions
- Assist in promoting a positive image of clients within the community
- Be an effective role model for clients and carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes, Policies and Procedures
- Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues to achieve client and organisational objectives
The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Certificate III in Disability (Individual Support) or equivalent
- Obtain and maintain DCSI (Child Related) clearance
- Obtain and maintain Senior First Aid and CPR certificate
- Obtain and maintain Child Safe Environments certificate (where applicable)
- Working effectively as part of a team, you will have the ability to follow instructions but also work productively with limited supervision. You will have a willingness to assist clients with their personal care needs and encourage clients to participate in program and community based programs.
Having a Class 1 Drivers License is preferred.
All applicants must address the principal duties and demonstrate qualifications and experience as detailed in the position description. Please also include the name and contact details of three current referees.
For a confidential discussion regarding Support Worker positions, please contact the following:
South East (Mount Gambier) - Sue Stuart (Regional Manager) - 08 8536 5888
Fleurieu, Southern Metro, South Coast and Kangaroo Island - Paula Roberts (Regional Manager) - 08 8536 5888
Adelaide Hills and Strathalbyn - Sue Stuart (Regional Manager) - 08 8536 5888
Riverland - Belinda Thompson (Regional Coordinator) - 0418 830 739
Murraylands - Molly Baulch (Regional Manager) - 08 8536 5888
Applications Close
29 November 2019
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Support Worker - South East
Casual Employment: Level 2 – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Location: South East
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Support Workers to join our South East Team. The role will provide person centred active support to clients, maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and support their individual aims and goals.
Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include but won't be limited to:
- Daily tasks, activities and schedule to ensure a safe comfortable living environment, maintaining appropriate physical and emotional support to clients at all times
- Provide support and services to clients with the Person Centered Active Support model
- Encourage individuals living with a disability to be engaged in their own lives
- Assist clients with their personal health care and mobility needs
- Administer medication and undertake other health care interventions
- Assist in promoting a positive image of clients within the community
- Be an effective role model for clients and carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes, Policies and Procedures
- Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues to achieve client and organisational objectives
The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Certificate III in Disability (Individual Support) or equivalent
- Obtain and maintain DCSI (Child Related) clearance
- Obtain and maintain Senior First Aid and CPR certificate
- Obtain and maintain Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate
- Having a Class 1 Drivers License is preferred.
Working effectively as part of a team, you will have the ability to follow instructions but also work productively with limited supervision. You will have a willingness to assist clients with their personal care needs and encourage clients to participate in program and community based programs.
All applicants must complete our online application for employment form. Please also include the name and contact details of three current referees with your Resume.
For a confidential discussion regarding Support Worker positions, please contact the following:
South East - Cynthia Gerritsen (Regional Coordinator) - 08 8536 5888
Applications Close
29 June 2019
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Team Leader - Southern Metro
Level 3, Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award
Full-Time or Part-Time Employment Available
Our Southern Metro Region is now seeking to recruit a motivated person to the position of Team Leader. This Team Leader will oversee a range of services including Day Options, Accommodation and Individual/In Home Support.
We are looking for a motivated leader who will empower a team of disability support workers to deliver quality/person centered/customer focussed outcomes in line with client expectations. Based in the Southern Metro region you will be a key contact and relationship champion with individual clients and carers.
Reporting to the Regional Manager your duties will include but won't be limited to:
Ensure the successful daily operation of programs and effective administration of service budgets
Participate in the implementation of frameworks to support therapeutic service delivery
Ensure high quality services are being provided to our clients
Identify the need for the development of behavioral support plans
Advocate both internally and externally for people with a disability and their carers
Ensure effective matching of clients with support workers that supports the achievement of client outcomes
Manage develop and motivate staff fostering a positive workplace culture
Assist with recruiting, induction and maintaining and workforce that meets the needs of the clients and standards of the organisation
The successful candidate will have proven experience in supporting people with disabilities in community settings. Excellent verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels.
You will have previous experience working with clients with complex behaviours and the skills to develop, design and implementation program plans. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and a passion to assist in the development of your peers.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Paula Roberts (Regional Manager) on 0428 204 133.
Applications Close
17 June 2019
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Rostering Clerk
0.6 FTE Part-Time Fixed Term Contract: Level 2 - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
* Initial 3 months to be worked full-time - with the ability to work up to full-time hours beyond the three months
The Rostering Clerk is a key member of a central team providing flexible and responsive allocation of resources to meet clients' service needs, ensuring timely communication with clients, families, Support Workers and regional teams about changes to rosters or support staff. The duties will include but won’t be limited to;
- Contact available Support Workers to fill unplanned vacant shifts
- Escalate inability to cover shifts to Regional Rostering Officer in a timely manner
- Ensure rosters comply with Award provisions
- Work towards Support Workers being rostered to their capacity
The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours in conjunction with other resources within team to cover operational hours. This includes earlier starts and later finishes which will be worked on a rotational basis.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrea Gatenby (Scheduling/Payroll Coordinator) on 8536 5888.
Applications Close
10 June 2019
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Rostering / Scheduling Officer
Level 3 - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Location: Mount Barker
The Scheduling Officer will provide support to the organisation’s management through the proficient and timely allocation of scheduling of services and rostering of resources. The duties will include but won’t be limited to;
Establish roster templates informed by Service Agreements; liaising with Intake Officers and Regional Teams
Assist the Regional Rostering Officers to ensure that rostering duties are fulfilled in accordance with organisation process
Create employee profiles and update qualifications as required
Establish access to rostering software for new employees and ensure they are trained relevant to the requirements of their position
Maintain currency and validity of resourcing information within databases
Maintain work instructions for the rostering system and processes, provide user support and conduct training sessions as required
Generate timely and regular internal reports in accordance with key criteria or targets and communicate results to the appropriate areas of the organisation
Liaise with rostering software support around system issues/upgrades/development
Communicate system changes and upgrades to all employees as required
The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours in conjunction with other resources within team to cover operational hours. This includes earlier starts and later finishes which will be worked on a rotational basis.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrea Gatenby (Scheduling/Payroll Coordinator) on 8536 5888.
Applications Close
10 June 2019
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Regional Rostering Officer
Permanent/Full-Time: Level 3 - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Locations: Murray Bridge (1.0FTE)
Christies Beach (1.0FTE)
We are looking for two motivated Rostering Officers to support our Murraylands and Fleurieu/Southern Metro Teams. The roles will provide flexible and responsive allocation of rosters to meet client's needs along with creating and managing roster templates.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, your duties will include but won't be limited to:
In collaboration with Team Leaders and Scheduling Officers, create and manage roster templates to ensure clients and support workers have rosters four weeks in advance of service delivery
Ensure rosters comply with Award provisions and there is fair distribution of available shifts
Ensure that vacant shifts are filled in a timely manner and in such a way as to ensure minimum disruption to clients
Respond to and appropriately manage employee queries in regards to their leave requests
The successful candidate will have proven experience in working with rostering systems and a working knowledge the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards. Excellent verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks accordingly.
You will have previous experience working with rostering software packages (preferably Time Target) and the skills in interpreting SA Government and/or NDIS service contracts and agreements. You will be able to demonstrate a willingness to engage with other staff and the ability to train and support others.
* If recruited in Murraylands you will work at our Murray Bridge based office.
* If recruited in Fleurieu/Southern Metro you will work at our Christies Beach based office.
All applicants must address the principal duties and demonstrate qualifications and experience as detailed in the position description and complete an Application for Employment Form. Please also include the name and contact details of three current referees.
Applications can be forwarded by email to people@claust.com.au
For a confidential discussion please contact Molly Baulch (Regional Manager Murraylands) or Paula Roberts (Regional Manager Fleurieu/Southern Metro) on 8536 5888.
Applications Close
10 June 2019
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Support Workers - Adelaide Hills/Strathalbyn
Casual Employment: Level 2 – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Location: Adelaide Hills/Strathalbyn
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Support Workers to join our Hills/Strathalbyn Team. The role will provide person centred active support to clients, maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and support their individual aims and goals.
Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include but won't be limited to:
- Daily tasks, activities and schedule to ensure a safe comfortable living environment, maintaining appropriate physical and emotional support to clients at all times
- Provide support and services to clients with the Person Centered Active Support model
- Encourage individuals living with a disability to be engaged in their own lives
- Assist clients with their personal health care and mobility needs
- Administer medication and undertake other health care interventions
- Assist in promoting a positive image of clients within the community
- Be an effective role model for clients and carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes, Policies and Procedures
- Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues to achieve client and organisational objectives
The successful candidate is required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Certificate III in Disability (Individual Support) or equivalent
- Obtain and maintain DCSI (Child Related) clearance
- Obtain and maintain Senior First Aid and CPR certificate
- Obtain and maintain Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate
- Having a Class 1 Drivers License is preferred.
Working effectively as part of a team, you will have the ability to follow instructions but also work productively with limited supervision. You will have a willingness to assist clients with their personal care needs and encourage clients to participate in program and community based programs.
All applicants must complete our online application for employment form. Please also include the name and contact details of three current referees with your Resume.
For a confidential discussion regarding Support Worker positions, please contact the following:
Hills/Strathalbyn - Sue Stuart (Regional Manager) - 08 8536 5888
Applications Close
30 May 2019
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