Permanent, part-time opportunity (working 3 days per week) Based at our Ballarat location Base Salary = $63,646 (pro rata) + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k About Us Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.
We listen to our more than 35,000 clients, building our services around their needs and aspirations.
Similarly, we trust our workforce to use their best judgement to achieve positive, measurable outcomes.
As a trusted pillar of the community, Vision Australia has been supporting people who are blind or have low vision for more than 150 years.
About the Opportunity As our Recreation Support Worker, you will deliver recreation programs for a diverse clientele and to ensure the overall smooth operation of recreation services offered for clients, to assist in achieving equity and access for people who are blind or have low vision.
In this role you will also: Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate high quality social support groups across the region; Ensure effective transdisciplinary service provision for clients and their families; Provide direction, support and training for volunteers so they can assist in the delivery of recreational activities; View the Position Description for this role About You As part of the Client Services team, you should have a demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities for individuals and groups.
In addition a Certificate III Community Services – Age Care (or equivalent) is encouraged.
You will also have: Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or similar Demonstrated knowledge of ageing and disability Excellent organisational & time management skills Benefits of Working at Vision Australia Flexible working hours available to suit your needs Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates Easy-to-access location Professional development opportunities and micro-learning sessions available for all staff Contact If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Jacinta Waters.
To apply If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.
Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter.
Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons.
If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.
For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities.
We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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