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SalaryThe beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
We have multiple exciting part-time positions available in Community Care’s aged and disability services team! These permanent roles are based in community and accommodation settings in Moruya, Batemans Bay and surrounds.Your main duties will include:
- Personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and other practical support.
- Assisting people to participate in social and recreational activities connecting to community and friends.
- Assisting with shopping and appointments.
Total remuneration for the role is in the range $33.99 to $36.91 gross per hour consisting of:
- $30.62 to $33.25 base salary
- $3.37 to $3.66 superannuation (calculated at 11%)
- Additional allowances (First Aid, Sleepover, Travel and Vehicle) and weekend penalty rates apply.
- A verified clearance as a result of the Working with Children Check.
- A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
- A verified clearance as a result of a NDIS Screening Check.
- Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
If people are your passion, join our professional team delivering high quality support services to people with disability and people who are ageing. Using your advanced people skills, you will support and enable our customers to live active, meaningful and engaged lives and to enjoy valued roles in our community. Your application will further demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cert III or equivalent Qualifications in Disability, Aged Care and/or Community Services and relevant experience.
- Current driver licence and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evening, weekends and sleepover shifts.
- Previous experience in delivering quality support to older people and/or people with a disability.
To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.
Applications close: 11:00pm Tuesday 6 February 2024.
Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.
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