Novaskill operates as a non-profit Group Training Organisation, collaborating with local businesses to provide a diverse array of Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
We welcome individuals ranging from students transitioning out of school to mature individuals seeking to enhance their skills or shift careers!
With a presence that spans 8 locations, our footprint extends from the vibrant Gold Coast in Queensland to the picturesque Central Coast in New South Wales.
We're here to serve and support communities across these vast regions.
The Opportunity – Novaskill has partnered with Northern Beaches Council to offer multiple Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship opportunities including on-the-job training with ongoing mentoring and support to help you achieve your career goals and unleash your true potential.
You'll complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology whilst working in the Community Transport, Parking & Fleet Team over 2 Years through a combination of formal training with a Registered Training Organisation and practical on-the-job experience at the Northern Beaches Council and the ability to develop relationships in the community.
The Role – Our Host Employer is seeking to employ motivated Disability Support Workers to provide care and support to our Participants who reside within the Hamlyn Terrace and Wadalba areas.
The position will involve providing care to our Participants as per their NDIS Plans including personal care, cleaning, cooking, taking Participants out within the community and transportation to appointments & outings.
Benefits – On the job training – earn while you learn. Gain a nationally recognised qualification. Join a supportive team that values you as an individual. Work on the NSW Central Coast. Traineeship Suitability Recommendations – An interest in working with people. Good communication skills. The ability to multitask. Collaboration and teamwork skills. A reasonable level of fitness to carry out manual handling and first aid. Basic computer skills. Important information This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events.
Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. Essential – Basic computing skills. Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Availability to workdays, nights, and weekends. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal. First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain). Working with Children Check for Paid Employment (or willing to obtain). Ability to work as part of a team. Driver's License (Current). Provision of a satisfactory pre-employment medical check. NDIS Workers Check (or willing to obtain). NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (a free online short course which can be completed if successful within the position). Infection Control Certificate (a free online short course which can be completed if successful within the position). Desirable – As the successful candidate you will possess the following:
A genuine passion and interest in working within the Disability sector. A positive and professional attitude about undertaking personal care work. A commitment to adhere to guidelines around privacy and confidentiality and all other company policies and procedures. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Ability to work within a team. Ability to establish a professional working relationship with Participants that is supportive, encouraging and in line with their individual personal plan. If you're interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information – ****** Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek.
For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume. What else is involved?
After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals.
We'll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.
Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.
Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.
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