Training Assistant

Family and Disability Services; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,

650

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland in Ipswich is seeking a Training Assistant to support the Project Search Transition-to-Work Program. You’ll help implement classroom and workplace learning activities, prepare materials, coordinate daily tasks and assist interns across phases under a Job Coach.

You will provide individual and small-group support, help with job search activities, interview practice, and attend employer visits as required.

Qualifications

• Blue Card NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated interest in supporting people with disability in learning or employment environments
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse individuals

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of the Project Search Transition-to-Work Program
• Support classroom and workplace learning activities, including preparation of materials
• Coordinate daily program activities and transitions between classroom and workplace
• Provide individual and small group support to interns to aid participation and learning
• Assist with job search activities, interview practice and employer visits as required
• Support general administrative tasks and maintain basic records

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Job description

Training Assistant

Project SEARCH Employment Term: Permanent Full Time Location: Ipswich Remuneration: $36.22 p/hr + 12% super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing.

Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

As a Training Assistant you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

Your part in our UnitingCare team

The Training Assistant supports the delivery of UnitingCare’s Project Search Transition-to-Work Program by assisting with the implementation of classroom and workplace-based learning activities. Assist with the organisation and smooth running of daily program activities, including preparation of materials, coordination of activities and supporting transitions between classroom and workplace environments. Under the direction of the Job Coach assist with supporting intern participation across defined program phases, including classroom learning, internship rotations, work experience placements, externships and the job search. Assist with the implementation of established strategies developed by Job Coaches, including task breakdowns, prompts, visual supports and reinforcement of learning. Under the guidance of the Job Coach and following established support strategies, provide individual and small group support to interns to assist with participation, engagement and understanding of learning activities, adjusting communication style and level of support to meet individual needs. Assist Job Coaches to support interns during the job search phase, including interview practice, application preparation, attending employer visits where required, and reinforcing job search routines, confidence and work readiness. Assist with general administrative and program support tasks, including preparation of resources and basic record keeping. Contribute to a positive team culture and a safe work environment, being mindful, respectful and kind.

What makes a difference for us?

• Blue Card NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated interest in supporting people with disability in learning or employment environments
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals

What makes a difference for you?

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.

The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.

Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.

When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.

So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.

UnitingCare - Join us Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.