Program Officer Disability Support Creative

We provide educational, creative, physical activity and life skills programs for adults with intellectual or cognitive disability.

• About You

With your interests, skills and experience, you will be able to assist and instruct clients in some or all of the following.

• Life skills (e.g. cooking, sight words, hygiene)
• Creativity (e.g. crafty, musical, visual artist, DIY)
• Community access (e.g. social skills, work experience)
• Educational interests (e.g. numeracy, literacy)
• Physical activities (e.g. dance, sport, active games)

You also hold current :

• CPR and First Aid certificates
• Flu and Covid vaccinations (including current booster)
• Completed NDIS Orientation and Induction modules
• Working with Children clearance - Blue Card

Suitable applicants will also have the appropriate disability qualifications of Cert III or higher and a minimum of one year experience (casual, part

• or full-time employment) in disability care. In the absence of formal qualifications, we may consider applicants with two years' experience as a Carer.
• About the Role

Program Officers prepare and run activities. You will be required to adapt programs to individual needs. The role includes :

• Implementing personal and medical plans
• Planning, adapting and presenting activities
• Supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes
• Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting)
• Providing community-based experiences
• Administration of medication
• Completing reports and paperwork
• Helping with transport (driver's licence required).

Shifts are weekdays, mostly between 8 : 15am—2 : 45pm at our day centre in Mansfield, QLD (4122).

• Why Join Our Supportive, Friendly Team?
• On-the-job training!
• Develop your skills!
• Career pathway! And,
• We are closed most school holidays!
• How to Apply?
• Job Types
• Full-time, Part-time, Casual
• Salary
• 63,640.20 - $71,128.72 per year

Expected hours : No more than 38 per week

Schedule :
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s) :

• What experience do you have in providing care or disability support?
• What are your minimum required hours per week?
• Shifts fall within the hours of 8am-3pm Monday to Friday. Can you also commit to attending a staff meeting from 3-4pm one afternoon a week?
• What experience do you have planning activities and instructing others?
• In which of the following program areas would you be able to assist our clients?

1. Life skills (e.g. cooking, budgeting, sight words, hygiene)

2. Creative pursuits (e.g. fine arts, performing arts, hobbies, DIY)

3. Social and community participation (e.g. social skills, work experience, volunteering)

4. Educational activities (e.g. numeracy, literacy, cultural studies, music)

5. Fitness programs (e.g. sport, dance, active games)

• Education
• High School (Year 12) (preferred)

Licence / Certification :

• QLD open Driver's Licence (preferred)
• First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check) (preferred)
• NDIS Worker Screening or 'Yellow Card' (preferred)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Work Location : In person