Help people with disability lead their best life Diverse and inclusive culture Enhancing the social and community living skills of clients Role Details The Disability Services Officer is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Team Supervisor for:
Delivering an appropriate standard of care including personal and home care, and person-centred support to individuals.
Undertaking tasks and participating in activities that enhance the lives of individuals and encourage and enable their participation and contribution within the South Australian community.
Assisting other members of the service team in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the individual's programs.
Providing practical support to co-workers in direct care activities.
Special Conditions National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community.
They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS.
Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".
Contact Us Enquiries to Disability Recruitment Team.
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.
Screening Checks If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role.
National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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