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:
Manager accommodation Services
Full-Time, ongoing position
At McCallum, our plan is to make social impact where it matters. We are proud to be called home by our 50 residents who are supported by our professional and dedicated workforce to live as independently as possible and enable their goals.
To support our investment in disability housing, we now seek to recruit a Manager Accommodation Services. This is a brand new role that recognises our continued growth and innovation in Disability Accommodation.
With a portfolio of our homes under your leadership, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of operations. Reporting to the Executive Manager Accommodation Services and alongside a second Manager Accommodation Services, as a team you will deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Programs. You must ensure that services are designed and delivered in accordance with NDIS service plans, contractual requirements and in alignment with the strategic direction of McCallum.
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 in the link below.
- You will have demonstrated experience with a record of achievement in managing the delivery of NDIS service, ideally in housing and accommodation.
- You intrinsically understand the needs of people with disability, including a person centred approach, positive behavior support and consideration of whole of life supports.
- You will be a collaborative leader that recognises McCullum’s integrated services and champions an optimum experience for our residents.
- If we ask about you, we will be told that you are an effective people leader with a track record of building supportive and effective workplace cultures. You will have a love of people and the unique contribution that they bring.
- You are quality focused with high attention to detail and will not compromise when it comes to meeting compliance, safety and risk standards.
- As a team player, you will understand that there will be times that you need to support the team and undertake on-call duties out of hours and on weekends.
McCallum has a proud history of providing integrated disability services in the Ballarat & St Arnaud Communities of over 60 years. We work with people to create lives that work for them. We have a vision of being recognised by customers as the eminent, integrated disability service provider that continually enriches lives. We do this by living our values: We do what is right, succeeding by working together and taking responsibility for our actions. We value everyone’s unique contribution and enable and empower each other to be able to achieve. To work with us, you will need to live these values too.
We offer:
- Attractive remuneration and benefits, including the ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free
- A passion for people and ensuring that they are developed to achieve their potential
- We’re open to ideas and employ a team of passionate professionals that work collaboratively to achieve great outcomes. It really is an awesome place to come to work and feel you can contribute
- To ensure we attract the best talent, we are always open to discuss flexible work options.
Please note, to be a successful applicant you will be required to submit a National Police Check and a DWES review.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Accommodation Team, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description.
For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Lauren Baker, Executive Manager People & Culture on 03 5338 9851.
Applications close Sunday 20th October 2019.
Supported Employees at McCallum Industries
Part-time positions available
McCallum Industries invite people with disability to register their interest to gain meaningful, supported employment.
Our friendly team at McCallum Industries undertake wide and varied employment activities including but not limited to:
- Assembly, packing and manufacturing
- Cleaning services
- Gardening Services
- Car Washing Services
- Commercial Linen operations
- Retail and Hospitality opportunities
If you are living with disability and have a National Disability Insurance Scheme plan and want to work in a safe, supported and welcoming environment please click on the link below to register your interest.
If you would like further information or would like to register your interest by telephone, please call (03) 5337 6901.
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 on either 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 support 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.
Applications Close Sunday 27th October 2019
residential support workers
Casual Positions Available
McCallum has a diverse range of accommodation that provides 24/7 individualised support to people with disability, including people with complex support needs.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support our residents to make informed choices and decision around all areas of their life. They are supported to be as independent as possible and to be part of their community.
You will work with our residents to develop and deliver their own individual plan that gives choices, encourages independence and involves others if they choose.
Residential Support Workers are required to:
- Have demonstrated work experience in the disability or human services sector, with a focus on individual supports and capacity building.
- Be trusted to work autonomously whilst also work as part of a team.
- Have sound interpersonal and good listening skills
- Hold a cert IV in Disability or equivalent.
- Understand that roles involve shift work including active nights and weekends as required.
- Experience in positive behaviour management or supporting people with complex medical needs will be also highly regarded.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Accommodation 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.
Applications Close Sunday 27th October 2019
Community Connections Support Facilitators
Casual Positions Available
McCallum Community Connections offers a wide range of centre based and community based support programs.
As a facilitator, you will deliver these programs to participants to encourage them to develop skills, reach their NDIS goals and build confidence.
- You will have demonstrated work experience in the disability or human services sector, with a focus on individual support
- Have sound interpersonal and good listening skills
- Be trusted to work autonomously whilst also work as part of a team.
- Applicants for this role must have a Cert IV in Disability
- Experience in positive behaviour support will be also highly regarded.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Community Connections 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.
Applications Close Sunday 27th October 2019
LINEN PRODUCTION WORKERS
Casual positions available
McCallum Linen is looking for friendly, reliable team players to join our Laundry in Wendouree.
At McCallum, we work with people who have disabilities, to create a life that works for them. Our laundry is a commercial operation that also provides employment to Supported Employees.
We provide linen hire services to a number of accommodation providers throughout Ballarat and surrounds.
Ideally we are looking for applicants who hold a HR license and are willing to undertake deliveries as well as work in our commercial laundry.
You will be a team player who is willing to chip in and get our orders completed. You will also understand that this work involves physical, manual handling and driving duties.
It will be highly desirable if you have a:
- Boiler Ticket (BS Standard)
- HR License
- worked in a commercial laundry before.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Linen Team along with your resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training / licenses.
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a DWES review.
Applications Close Sunday 27th October 2019
Financial Accountant
The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is the largest social reform in Australia’s history since the introduction of Medicare. It has been a period of transformation for our organisation and we are proud of the systems and processes that we have introduced to ensure a seamless transition.
At the NDIS’ core is the change to putting the funding directly back to the control of individuals living with disability. To support the financial management of our continually expanding business, we now seek to introduce an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant to our team.
A brand new role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of general accounting activities. Operating in a Not-For-Profit environment the position provides support to the Financial Controller through the delivery of financial reporting, financial analysis and our compliance lodgements.
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 below:
- You will be tertiary qualified and also hold membership as a CPA, CA or CIMA
- You will have significant experience maintaining a general ledger and the preparation of financial and management reporting, ideally in a NFP setting and even better if it is within an NDIS Provider!
- Attention to detail and accuracy are at the heart of how you do business. You develop systems and work flows to support the delivery of timely, effective and efficient outcomes
- You will value people and the unique contribution that ever person brings
- If we ask about you, we will be told that you are an experienced team player, who informally mentors and develops the team around them to achieve great things
McCallum has a proud history of providing integrated disability services in the Ballarat & St Arnaud Communities of over 60 years. We have a vision of being recognised by customers as the eminent, integrated disability service provider that continually enriches lives. We do this by living our values: We do what is right, succeeding by working together and taking responsibility for our actions. We value everyone’s unique contribution and enable and empower each other to be able to achieve. To work with us, you will need to live these values too.
We offer:
- Attractive remuneration and benefits, including the ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free
- A passion for people and ensuring that they are developed to achieve their potential
- We’re open to ideas and employ a team of passionate professionals that work collaboratively to achieve great outcomes. It really is an awesome place to come to work and feel you can contribute
- To ensure we attract the best talent, we are always open to discuss flexible work options.
Please note, to be a successful applicant you will be required to submit a National Police Check and a DWES review.
To apply, please click on the link below and provide your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our FinanceTeam, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description.
For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Lauren Baker, Executive Manager People & Culture on 03 5338 9851.
Applications close Sunday 27th October 2019.