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- Casual opportunity based in Stirling, Western Australia
- Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe
- Employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%
About Us
The City’s Community Development Directorate provides a broad range of facilities, services, projects, and events that directly impact the daily lives of our 224,000 residents and visitors.
The Directorate works to develop safe and vibrant places and deliver services and facilities to support a community that is healthy, welcoming, and thriving.
About the Position
Our team of Support Workers provide support services to clients eligible for Community Care Services, enabling individuals to remain living independently and optimising their quality of life. This position will require you to work not only in the Community, also at our Day Clubs and will include driving 8 – 10 seater vans.
About You
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
- Cert III in Aged Care/Disability Services or an equivalent qualification
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Well-developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support clients and promote their own independence
- Experience providing support and companionship to people from a range of backgrounds
For further information, please refer to the position description.
What We Offer
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Superannuation matching of up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships and study assistance.
- Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year.
- 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees.
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Generous study assistance.
- Active social club.
- Employee recognition program.
- Novated Leasing (where applicable).
This casual position is a Level 4 Inside Workforce Agreement position, which attracts a rate from $34.47 - $36.29 per hour plus 25% casual loading.
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:
- Australian Driver’s Licence.
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months).
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance.
- The right to work in Australia.
More about the City
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kerri Walsh I 08 9205 7***
Applications close 6pm on 15 April 2024 however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply now.
Attachments:
- Position Description Support Worker Community 20230601.pdf
