AddressAbout Us
Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to empower people with disability. For over 50 years, Barkuma has provided an environment of self-determination that opens up a lifetime of limitless learning and opportunity. Together, we establish the capacity and confidence to transition out of high school and continue to build a lifetime of independence that makes quality employment and accommodation outcomes possible.
Our Aspirational Goal is to be a leading provider of high-quality employment, transition, and in-home supports for current and future Barkuma customers.
Our Purpose is to partner with people on the journey to their best life.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Supervisor to provide guidance, support, and supervision to supported employees. We are seeking people who have skills in: general production, assembly, horticulture, yard maintenance, cleaning, cooking, food production (HACCP), industrial sewing and training and assessment - in a commercial setting.
This role is about supporting people with disability to develop and maintain the skills required in employment and, in doing so, support people to lead their best life.
Key Responsibilities
- Main duties will include (but are not limited to) providing support to a small team of employees delivering a quality service to Barkuma commercial customers in general production, packaging and assembly, gardening, cleaning and other new enterprises.
- Maintain productivity and quality of work output.
- Motivate and encourage supported employees.
- Supervise supported employees while understanding and developing individual capabilities.
About you
We are excited to offer traineeships to candidates new to Disability Services. If you are looking for an opportunity to get a qualification while you work, we are offering permanent roles to candidates who meet training eligibility criteria. This role will suit any person who is just starting or who have existing skills but no qualifications.
Successful candidates may have the following skills:
- Ability to lead a team
- Customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Training skills.
- IT literacy
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Skills in Gardening, cleaning, food retail or food production and ideally relevant qualifications, or demonstrated experience working on repetitive production lines, including assembly, will be an advantage for the position
Candidates will have or willing to obtain the following:
- Drivers’ licence (essential) Probation 2 and above
- Must have or be willing to obtain NDIS Workers Screening check or DHS Disability Services and Working with Children’s clearance along with Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate ‘Through their eyes’ will be required as part of ongoing employment
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 including a booster dose
This role will be based at our Holden Hill factory and may include working in the community with small teams. Onsite parking is available.
To find out more about Barkuma visit us at:
- www.barkuma.com.au
- www.facebook.com/barkumainc
- www.linkedin.com/company/barkuma-inc
To apply
If you are a dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, we encourage you to apply. Applications, including a resume and cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for this role, can be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Barkuma acknowledged that each individual, regardless of their background or abilities, brings their diverse talents and skills, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients. We encourage applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
With respect, no recruitment agencies, please. Candidates must have work rights in Australia. Barkuma is an equal-opportunity employer.
