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
MANAGER ACCOMMODATION SERVICES
Full Time, ongoing
We 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.
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 found 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.
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 dedicated 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 that we attract the best talent, we are open to discussing flexible work arrangements.
To apply, please review our position description and submit your resume with a cover letter that tells us why you should be provided with this opportunity to lead our homes at the link below.
Please be advised that the successful applicant must complete a National Police Check and DWES review.
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Lauren Baker, Executive Manager People & Culture on lauren@mccallum.org.au to arrange a time.
Applications close Sunday 27th September 2020.
Finance Officer
FINANCE OFFICER
Full-Time, ongoing
Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, our new Finance Officer will ensure the accurate and timely completion of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as well as championing McCallum’s excellent customer service. This position is being offered as a full-time role but we are also open to discuss flexible work, part-time options to ensure we attract the best candidate.
To support a COVIDsafe work environment, there will be a combination of working from home as well as in a COVIDsafe office environment.
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 our key selection criteria that are all laid out in our position description on the careers section of our website. You will:
- Have demonstrated experience in a busy and dynamic finance or administration position
- Provide positive, professional, optimal service to our customers, staff, community and stakeholders.
- Value accuracy and attention to detail as well as developing effective and efficient systems of work.
- Be a team player that actively participates and champions a supportive and values driven work environment.
- Be able to show us that you know all about the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Hold a tertiary qualification or Certificate IV in Business/Equivalent or higher or have relevant demonstrated work experience
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to join our Finance 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
Applications close Sunday 20th September 2020
PSYCHOSOCIAL RECOVERY COACH
PSYCHOSOCIAL Recovery Coach
Full-Time
Fixed Term 12 months
The Psychosocial Recovery Coach is a new service offered under the NDIS. To ensure we are best able to support people with psychosocial disabilities, we are looking to recruit an experienced mental health professional to join our Support Coordination team.
Your role as Recovery Coach is primarily to build strong and respectful relationships that enable recovery for people living with psychosocial disabilities. You will do this by:
- Coaching to build capacity and resilience
- Assist people to take more control of their lives and to better manage complex challenges of day to day living
- Work collaboratively with families, carers providers and other supports to effectively connect to the broader system of supports and the NDIS.
The support is designed to be able to maintain engagement through periods of increased support needs due to the episodic nature of mental illness.
As a brand new role, we know that this case load will build; therefore you will also be trained to provide quality NDIS Support Coordination services to ensure a full-time workload. Now we know all about the NDIS and disability - so we will teach you this, what we need are your expertise in the recovery model of mental health support so that you can shape our services to deliver the best outcomes for people with psychosocial disabilties.
To support a COVIDsafe work environment, you will have the opportunity to work from home as well as in a COVIDsafe office environment.
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of psychosocial disability and mental health. Your own pathway to recovery is an empowering tool to coach, support and motivate others facing similar challenges.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualification peer work or mental health (minimum Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Cert IV in Mental Health) or equivalent and/or
- At least two years’ experience in case management or support role working with people with chronic mental illness and their families.
- Demonstrated experience working within and understanding mainstream and community mental health support services
- Understand the role of a coach and what it means to effectively build capability in people
- Ideally you will also have demonstrated experience working with adults and/or children with disabilities and their families carers in the NDIS environment.
You will be passionate and goals driven focused on achieving outcomes. You will also enjoy thinking creatively, problem-solving whilst having a high level of organisation and systems skills. You will be happy to have a voice and contribute to the running of the team in this flexible environment.
For a confidential discussion about the role, you’re welcome to contact Randal Newton-John, Executive Manager Customer Experience & Quality on 0439 353 931 or randal@mccallum.org.au
To apply, please click on the link below and provide a cover letter that tells us why you believe you should be our first Recovery Coach, 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, Working with Children Check and a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) review.
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.
HOUSE SUPERVISOR - BALLARAT
HOUSE SUPERVISOR - Ballarat - residential disability support
Part-Time, 69 hours per fortnight. Ongoing.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced disability professional to join our team in a leadership role. As House Supervisor, your role is to lead a team of Residential Support Workers to provide quality support services to residents in your care.
Ideally you will be an experienced Disability Supervisor but we also encourage applications from candidates who have demonstrated support work experience and possess leadership aspiration and potential. Our House Supervisors work a 65 hour fortnight base roster. This includes some sleepovers and at least one weekend shift once a fortnight. You are supported by a competent and caring Accommodation Services Manager and form part of team with your House Supervisor peers.
To support a COVIDsafe work environment, we are only able to consider applications from people who are not working in secondary employment. This is because we have a protocol of limiting social contact to support the safety of our residents and other employees.
We are looking for individuals who:
- Is a fair, consistent and organised leader
- Has a track record of enabling and empowering people, utilising the person-centred active support model of care
- Have a demonstrated understanding of the NDIS including planning and support coordination
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
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.
Applications Close Monday 27 July 2020
Please note successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check and a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) review.