Opportunities to work with us
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McCallum employs approximately 300 employees throughout our Ballarat and St Arnaud operations.
We offer a wide range of employment opportunities in direct disability support as well as in Support Coordination and our corporate support office in finance, People & Culture, quality and administration.
Opportunities to work as part of our team come with many rewards. We are a values driven organisation with equity, integrity and respect at the heart of what we do. We work collaboratively, practice excellence and take accountability for our work. To join us in our team, you will also need to share these values.
At McCallum we support a culture where individuals of any background feel included and confident bringing their whole selves to work. We are happy to working flexibly with people who put our customers at the heart of what they do.
Current Vacancies:
Customer Support Coordinator - Community Access, Lifestyle Options
Customer support coordinator - community access, lifestyle options
We make social impact where it matters. We are proud to provide tailored Lifestyle Options services to our customers to enable independence and promote the attainment of happiness and life goals. Our Lifestyle Options Program provides support for individuals to access community and recreation, for their skills development and transport needs as well as to assist with self care and in the home setting.
We now have an opportunity for a key member of this team to join us as a Coordinator for our Lifestyle Options Customer Supports. Our Coordinator is the central point of contact for our customers, their families and service providers to coordinate the provision of supports through our team of Disability Support Workers.
The Coordinator works closely with the Rostering Team to ensure that customer service requests are facilitated in a timely and accurate manner.
We have a number of non-negotiable attributes that you will need to be able to demonstrate to be successful in the role, as well as key selection criteria that are all laid out in our position description found on the careers page of our website:
- You will understand that our customers are at the centre of everything that you do.
- You will have a passion for working with people to achieve the best outcomes, and compassion for the challenges that they face.
- You have a love of people and building credible, trusted relationships.
- Quality and safety are paramount to you and front of mind in all of your decision making.
- If we ask about you, we will be told that you are efficient, organised and considered in your approach to work.
- You'll love working in a busy, fast paced office environment, often called upon to multi-task and prioritise your work activities.
- To support a COVIDsafe work environment, once trained you'll also be happy to work a combination of from home or in the office as requested.
- You'll also be happy to support the team and participate in an out of hours and weekend on-call roster as requested from time to time.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you are the most suitable candidate for our Coordinator role, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description. Please also send a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) review.
Applications close 8am Wednesday 27 January 2021.
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER
Residential Support Workers
Casual Positions Available
We now have opportunities for experienced disability support workers to join our residential teams. Ideally, you will be experienced in supporting the needs of individuals that require high physical supports and complex medical needs. If you are a person who is passionate about supporting people with a disability and helping them achieve their goals in life we would like to hear from you!
We are looking for individuals who:
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
- Take accountability and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Are available to work flexible hours including sleep overs and weekends.
- Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our team, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description. Please also send a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) review.
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS SUPPORT WORKER
Lifestyle options support workers
Casual Positions Available
McCallum’s Lifestyle Options provides a flexible service that is in tune with the changing needs of the people we support.
As a Lifestyle Support Worker we support our participants in their own homes and their community with activities to help them live happy, fulfilled and independent lives.
Supports you will be required to provide may include: social and community access, planning, budgeting, cooking meals, holidays, personal care, transport assistance.
Lifestyle Options are delivered either on a 1:1 or 2:1 needs basis.
- You will need to demonstrate work experience in the disability or human services sector, with a focus on individual supports.
- Be trusted to work autonomously whilst also work as part of a team.
- Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills.
- It is highly desirable that you have a qualification in Disability or Community Services.
- Experience in positive behaviour management will be also highly regarded.
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours including weekends.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Lifestyle Options team, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description. Please also send a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a DWES review.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUPPORT WORKERS
Community Connections support Workers
Casual Positions Available
We currently have opportunities available for qualified disability professionals to join our pool of casual Community Connections Support Workers in Ballarat.
Our Community Connections programs provides planned daily activities and outings for people, Monday – Friday. This is a rewarding and varied role, supporting our customers to achieve their specific goals and outcomes which may include social, leisure, creative and/or life skills.
We know that in order to create great experiences, we need staff that are passionate about the programs and activities that we offer. That is why we would especially love to hear from you if you have passion for and demonstrated experience in:
- Health , fitness or coaching sport
- Teaching art, drama and music
- Woodworking, carpentry and other craftmaking skills.
If you are a ‘people-person’ who is enthusiastic about enabling people with disability to create a life that works for them, we would like to hear from you!
We are looking for individuals who:
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
- Take accountability and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Take a creative and pro-active approach to providing support, always aiming to improve your customer’s experience
- Understand and champion positive behaviour support practices
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
- Experience supporting complex medical needs (highly desirable)
- A demonstrated passion for one of the subject areas listed above.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our team, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description. Please also send a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) review.