Defence Support Officer - Holsworthy

Endeavour Foundation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a dedicated Support Officer in Sydney to mentor employees with disability and support their day-to-day tasks. You will coach individuals, help them integrate into the Defence workplace, and maintain progress notes and support plans to ensure safety and quality of work.

The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and compliance with relevant guidelines, with opportunities for training, flexible working options, and a strong focus on person-centred practice.

Qualifications

• Calm, positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Experience with people with disability is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to explain tasks clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Able to work well with colleagues and Defence personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide a small group of employees with disability in day-to-day work.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to build skills and confidence.
• Assist team in settling into the workplace and understanding tasks.
• Maintain simple progress notes and support plans.
• Collaborate with Defence staff to ensure safe, timely, high-quality work.
• Attend training, team meetings and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Calm attitude

Great communicator

MS Office

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Endeavour Foundation Industries provide people with a disability employment opportunity to help them achieve personal employment goals aligned to their NDIS plan, skills and aspirations, whilst also meet Defence contractual needs.

About this role:

As a Support Officer your purpose is to act as a champion of contemporary disability service provision and person-centred practice for Supported Personnel. You will mentor and coach Supported Personnel in alignment with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards to ensure the highest level of disability practice is achieved and upheld.

A bit about the role:

• Support and guide a small group of employees with disability in their day-to-day work
• Provide one-on-one coaching and encouragement to help build skills and confidence
• Help your team settle into the workplace, understand tasks, and feel part of the Defence community
• Keep simple progress notes and support plans up to date
• Work closely with Defence staff to make sure work is getting done safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Attend training, team meetings, and follow workplace safety and support procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Someone with a calm, positive attitude who loves helping others
• Experience working with people with disability is an advantage, we would love someone with the drive, passion and the want to make a difference
• A great communicator who can explain tasks clearly and handle different situations
• Confident using computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Able to work well with others and build good relationships with both your team and the Defence crew
• An Australian Citizen(required to apply for Baseline Security Clearance)

About Endeavour Foundation
We’re one of Australia’s largest employers of people with disability, and we’re passionate about making possibility a reality for everyone. We offer flexible working, great perks, and a strong focus on work-life balance. At Endeavour, we believe in creating inclusive workplaces where people can learn, grow, and be their best.

Why should you join Endeavour Foundation?

• Make a real difference supporting people with disability in meaningful work
• Salary Packaging Benefits, package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service
• Paid Parental Leave and Salary Continuance
• Free flu vaccinations(Optional)

Compliance required if successful:

• Must be able to undertake to obtain Defence Baseline Security Clearance
• Must be Australia Citizen
• Must hold – NSW Working with Children Check
• Willing to obtain or hold NDIS Workers Screening Card
• Must hold Australian Drivers Licence