AddressAbout Us
St Michael's Association Inc. is a not-for-profit non-government organisation of approximately 200 employees working across North and Northwest Tasmania. Supporting, empowering and providing accommodation services to Tasmanian's living with a disability, to develop their independence, has been how St Michael's has operated for over 50 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join the St Michael's team and contribute to this mission.
Current Opportunity
We are looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, and energetic Support Workers who are dedicated, values-oriented, and people-focused to support our participants attending our St Michael's Day Programs.
Roles will be offered on a casual basis initially. Due to the nature of our services, please only submit your application if you have availability for work between the hours of 7-3pm
To join our team, you must be committed to providing a high-quality service, which offers choice, support, and flexibility, while enhancing community participation and quality of life, to the participants that we support.
Skills, Experience, and Checks
- Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) - preferred.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (or ability to obtain).
- Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
- Experience supporting people with disabilities including those with complex behaviours.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Sound written and verbal skills.
- Genuine interest in assisting people to succeed in quality of life improvements.
- Demonstrated commitment to Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislative requirements.
- Commitment to following STMA policies and procedures.
- Full Tasmanian Drivers Licence.
Why work with us
- As a registered not-for-profit charity, employees can access salary packaging to increase their take home pay.
- With a strong history of over 50 years in the sector, St Michael's is a leading Tasmanian disability services provider.
- Working in the disability sector is incredibly rewarding and we are always looking for values-driven people who want to make a difference.
- Our people are important to us, and we proactively work to build a positiveculture for our valued employees.
- We provide our employees with ongoing training and personal development opportunities.
Application
Please attach your CV outlining what experience and skills you will bring to this role and St Michael's. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed applications.
Please contact the St Michaels' People & Culture Team at ***************@stmichaels.asn.au for any questions.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Employer questions
As part of the application process, you will be asked the following questions:
- Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
- What Australian work rights do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Support Worker?
