Workplace Support Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Workplace Support Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Wangaratta Based
• Work with one of Australias Leading Supported Employment Enterprises

PRIMARY ROLE OBJECTIVES

• Conduct appropriate vocational skills, productivity and competency assessments to determine existing skills and experience and based on the employees NDIS goals;
• Using a coaching approach work with our staff to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan;
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the NDIS systems and practices;
• Maintain accurate and up to date electronic notes on staff progress;
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment through cooperating with OHS instructions, policies and procedures and taking reasonable care for yourself and others;
• Provide day to day supervision and support to employees in a designated section or work unit;
• Develop and foster positive team relationships;
• Comply with all relevant legislation and code of conduct.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Cert IV Disability/Community Services or Specific Training qualification
• An understanding of the NDIS
• Experience in working with people with disability/disadvantaged and/or vulnerable people.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with people from a wide range of life experiences and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Packages and other operating systems
• Strong administration skills with the ability to work in a compliance driven environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes or timber production would be advantageous.

For further information visit: www.merriwa.org.au or contact Siobhan Pilkington on 03 5722 7600. Applications can be emailed to [email protected]

Applications close 5pm, Friday 27 July 2018.