Community Services Worker - Orana Living

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

12% employer contribution to superann

Access to health & wellbeing Initiativ

Ongoing learning and development

Leave entitlements: annual, sick, long

Make a difference to our community

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Community Services Worker to join the Orana Living team in NSW. This casual role provides direct support to individuals with disabilities, helping with daily activities and developing independent living skills.

You will contribute to the day-to-day operations of a supported residential unit and life skills centre, aligning with policies and legislative requirements while delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current Drivers Licence Class C or Provisional.
• Empathy for working with and for people with a disability.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) or commitment to obtain within 24 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily activities and development of independent living skills.
• Support day-to-day operations of a supported residential unit and life skills centre.
• Ensure compliance with Orana Living's policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Skills

First Aid

Drivers Licence

Empathy

Disability Support Cert

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Job description

Community Services Worker - Orana Living

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Community Services Worker to join the team at Orana Living!

• Casual positions available
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary $36.22 per hour plus applicable penalty rates

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role involves providing direct support to individuals with disabilities, assisting them with daily activities and fostering the development of independent living skills and goals. It also includes contributing to the effective management of the day-to-day operations of a supported residential unit and life skills centre, ensuring alignment with Orana Living's mission, objectives, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence Class C / or Current Class C Provisional Licence
• Empathy for working with and for people with a disability
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) or commitment to obtain within 24 months of appointment
• Ability to understand and commit to the day to day needs of persons with an intellectual and physical disability

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to health & wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing learning and development
• Annual, sick and long service leave entitlements
• Opportunity to contribute to make a difference to our community

ENQUIRIES

Orana Living Manager, Mrs Janelle Lummis, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8***

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.