Current Vacancies
How to apply
In order to apply for a position at McCallum please complete the following steps:
Please Note: If you are applying for multiple Support Worker roles you just need to click 'Apply Now' on any of your preferred roles and complete the one Application form.
Employment Support Officer
Employment support officer
We are seeking a talented Employment Support Officer with disability experience and a person centred approach to work within our Employment Support Team for our Social Enterprise.
This position is ongoing and part-time. The successful candidate will empower our supported employees so they can achieve their goals and champion their employment journey.
They will have exceptional people and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate widely with colleagues, our supported employees/family/supports and external stakeholders such as Support Coordinators, LACs etc.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have previous experience of working within disability supporting others.
- Have a passion for working with people to achieve the best outcomes and compassion for the challenges they face.
- Be an adaptable team player that embraces positive change and actively champions a supportive and values driven work environment.
- Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) able to resolve conflict, coach and mentor.
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
Gardening / Landscaping Supervisors
Gardening/Landscaping Supervisors
At McCallum and BRI, we work with people to create a life that works for them.
We are seeking to employ people with a passion and/or experience in gardening/landscaping to work alongside our Supported Employees in various positions across McCallum and BRI:
- Full time Landscaping Supervisor, McCallum BRI, Ballarat
- Full time Gardening Supported Employment Supervisor, St Arnaud
- Part time (casual considered) Monday to Thursday (inclusive) Support Supervisor/General Supervisor, McCallum Industries, Ballarat
- Casual Monday and Tuesday with additional shifts/days as needed Support Supervisor/General Supervisor, McCallum Industries Ballarat
In these roles you will supervise and empower employees with a disability to achieve their goals by providing meaningful work providing gardening services to residential and commercial clients.
Our BRI Landscaping Supervisor supports the delivery of larger scale commercial landscaping contracts.
In St Arnaud and McCallum Industries we are particularly looking for someone to support our gardening, landscaping and lawn mowing services but you may also be asked to provide additional support in our cleaning, car wash or at our laundrette from time to time.
About you
Ideally you will have:
- a love of, and experience in, gardening and landscaping on either a professional or personal basis.
- the ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, with the occasional heavy lifting
- see and respect every individual as equals and have a desire to support people to achieve great work outcomes
- have excellent active listening skills with the ability to act and communicate with empathy, politeness and tact
- accountability for your work and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
- creativity and be pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
- the ability to provide opportunities for skill development across our supported employees
- the ability to understand and champion positive behaviour support practices
Skills and Experience
The successful applicant will also ideally have:
- hold a valid Victorian drivers licence
- have a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate, or be willing to obtain prior to commencement
- preferably have relevant experience with transferable skills ie. customer service, experience with people and/or people with disabilities (family, friends etc.), volunteering or working at camps, scouts/guides etc.
- need to complete the NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate prior to commencement (we can provide assistance with this)
- be required to obtain/hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information
- be open to gaining a Certificate IV in Disability or relevant qualification (this will enhance career opportunities and progression).
If you do not have a qualification or experience working in the disability field, but can demonstrate a key understanding we can work with that. Energy, enthusiasm and a love of people and gardening are our paramount requirements and we can train in the rest.
Job benefits & perks
- a role/job with real purpose - making positive impacts in people’s lives!
- Opportunity to develop your professional skills with regular online and face to face training opportunities.
- Collaborate and share ideas with a team of passionate support workers to achieve great outcomes for our participants.
- Attractive salary packaging (full and part time only) – opportunity to increase take home pay
How to apply
Please provide your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you want to join McCallum, which role/s you are interested in, and why you would be suitable for this role.
Please find the position descriptions for our two different types of Gardening / Landscaping roles below.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so to ensure you don’t miss out, submit your application as soon as possible!
We are currently accepting direct applicants only, please no agency referrals.
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Residential Support Workers
Casual Positions Available
We currently 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 have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry or life experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (min Green Ps)
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as we are Authorised Workers.
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUPPORT facilitators
Community connections Support facilitators
Casual Positions Available
We currently have opportunities available for qualified disability professionals to join our pool of casual Community Connections Support Facilitators in Ballarat.
Our Community Connections programs provide 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 have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (min Green Ps)
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- 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 complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS SUPPORT WORKERS
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 Options 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.
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours including weekends.
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry or life experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (min Green Ps)
- Have your own comprehensively insured vehicle
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as we are Authorised Workers.
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS - ST ARNAUD
Disability support workers - St Arnaud
Casual Positions Available
We currently have opportunities to join our pool of casual support workers across our programs in St Arnaud. 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!
Programs include:
- ADE (Employment) - Helping our Supported Employees learn new skills and reach their work goals.
- Short-term Accommodation - This program involves sleepovers and weekend work.
- Lifestyle Options - Providing 1 to 1 support to people in their own home. This also involves helping our customers access the community i.e taking them grocery shopping, to appointments or on outings. This program runs 24/7.
About 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 mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
- Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
- Understand and champion positive behaviour support practices
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry or life experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start
- A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as we are Authorised Workers.
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
student placements
McCallum invites students studying their Certificate IV Disability Support or Community Services to contact us regarding hosting your student placement.
We are able to host a limited number of people to ensure our supports continue to be delivered in a COVIDsafe way. Placements are available in our Accommodation, Community Connections and Industries settings.
All people undertaking placement must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check which, if you are completing your placement with our organisation you may link to McCallum when applying for the check once your placement has been confirmed. You must also have received your third booster vaccination for COVID-19 and provide evidence of this.
Talk to us about exploring opportunities to undertake paid employment whilst also meeting the course requirements of your placement.
We are excited to partner with training organisations to ensure McCallum attracts and retains our values aligned workforce.
For more information on student placements please email peopleandculture@mccallum.org.au with a letter introducing yourself and advising what type of placement your are seeking.