Activity Officer- Woodwork

EverAbility Group is an ever-evolving group of services committed to providing the support, services and spaces our community needs to live a rewarding and independent life. We have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania, offering quality of life outcomes that enable people of all ages and abilities to do the things they love and live the life they want.

Our organisation is driven by a diverse group of committed, passionate and experienced people. Together, our team of over 170 staff and 300 volunteers bring the very best of their skills and knowledge, lived experience of disability and compassion and energy to our growing group of diverse services. This diversity opens up a world of possibilities for our clients - and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!

Our growing family of services at EverAbility Group include:

• VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment to live the life they want with confidence.
• Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania - our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs to help people living with vision impairment and disability to enjoy independent lives they want to lead.
• Kites Children's Therapy - our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
• Perron Place - our innovative and collaborative community centre that combines events, conferences and community activities for Western Australians of all ages and abilities.

Job Description

VisAbility's Community Activity Centre team pride themselves on delivering professional therapeutic activities to clients. This includes working with the Program Manager on developing activities tat are contemporary, risk adverse and sustainable.

Our purpose is to give everyone living with vision loss the support and confidence they need to thrive within the community

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Provide effective instructions and support to clients to facilitate skill development and participation in their chosen project. Ensure woodwork activities are:

• Appropriate, safe and meet client goals
• Tailored for groups and for individual participants
• Appropriate particularly for participants who have no or low vision
• Maintain a safe and risk free area by:

• Maintaining equipment in a safe working order and report any worn or unsafe tools or machinery to the manager
• Maintaining safety data sheets of all chemicals
• Storing hazardous chemicals safely
• Reporting any difficulties or concerns which may impact on the safe and effective running of the centre and community based program on a day to day basis
• Working with manager to ensure that the woodwork areas meet the required OSH standards.
• Contribute to the activities of Perron Place, such as the School Holiday Programme.
• Contribute towards the planning and development of centre and community based programs.
• Other tasks as directed by management

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a trade industry (woodwork, metal work, men's shed etc.).
• Experience in providing support to people with a disability, particularly within a group context.
• Awareness of the impact of disability and the loss of vision of the individual.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Is flexible, resourceful and effective in time management.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to our vision, values and our promise.
• Experience in Microsoft word, email and client database.
• Valid National Police Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Check and be fully vaccinated for (COVID-19) and Influenza

Desirable

• A trade qualification or equivalent qualification in woodwork or metal work.
• Experience in a trade industry (woodwork, metal work, men's shed etc.).
• C” class drivers licence.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position please click Apply, attach a resume and cover letter.

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace. EverAbility assesses all applications based on merit.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jodi.Lendrum@visability.com.au

Applications close

Applications close 7/3/2023 or as soon as the successful candidate applies!