We may have positions available for potential Team Leaders, Disability Support Workers, Instructors (Band 1, 2 and 3), Independent Living Skills Workers, Facilitators and more. FT - Full Time, PT - Part Time and C - Casual contracts are available. Feel free to submit your resume at any time and we will keep you in our database when positions that best suit your credientials and experience match.

Positions advertised below are currently open. Closing dates apply to each accordingly.

Accomodation Facilitator - Salary Package $50k - $55k
Close date for all applications is the 9th January 2009.

Due to staff movement, a position has become available for a facilitator in the Accommodation area, based in Mooroolbark/Greensborough  (Ringwood early 2009). The primary role in this position will be to support, lead and advise all accommodation staff in their service delivery to the people we support in our Community Residential Units across the organization. Relevant qualifications and or 5+ years experience working in a disability environment.

How To Apply - All applications to be directed to Sam Naughtin (sNaughtin@st.johnofgod.org.au). Please click here for the position description.

Day Services Manager - Salary Package  $75k - $80k
Applications close on the 9th January 2009.

A new and exciting position has become available as Day Services Manager at St John of God Accord. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate exceptional leadership through change, be innovative and strategic in supporting and driving change in line with the key objectives of the Victoria State Disability Plan. You will possess relevant qualifications, strong staff supervision skills with 5+ years experience in a similar position within a medium size service.

How To Apply - All applications to be directed to Jacqui Markides (jmarkides@st.johnofgod.org.au). Please click here for the position description.

YES Personnel, a five star Employment Service located in the east within the St. John of God Accord division, provides employment options and support for people with disabilities. If you are searching for a community-based organisation focussed on placing people who are disadvantaged or have a disability into solid employment, then this FULL TIME Case Worker role could be the career option for you. Applicants should be mature, open minded with talents derived from life and experiences. Being positive, committed but also flexible is essential to successfully grow in the YES team environment.Being able to relate to people of varying backgrounds and knowing how to build on people’s strengths and networking abilities is undoubtedly crucial. Be proactive & motivated before this opportunity passes you by. We offer a very friendly and supportive work environment, CETTS Award and salary sacrifice after probation.

How To Apply - For position description please contact Julie 9879 5011 or you can reach her via email jhiggins@st.johnofgod.org.au. You must quote the REF no. YPN2708 when you apply. Applications close 2nd December 2008. Please click here for the position description.

Ceramics Technician / Instructor Casual Part-time
Applications Close 5.00pm Friday 5 December 2008

We’re in search of a Ceramics Technician / Instructor Casual Part-time able to design and direct programs that unleash our artists creative talent at the Churinga Service in Greensborough. The team runs a professional ceramics studio, and encourage you to apply if you have a professional outlook. coupled with a desire to share skills with artists who have an intellectual disability. You must have strong enthusiasm, a sense of humour, a capacity for lateral thinking and willingness to be part of our creative team.

How To Apply - We encourage you to send your resume and cover letter quoting reference DC21CI3 to Alison Peake, Arts Coordinator Churinga Support Services via email to apeake@st.johnofgod.org.au. or contact Alison on (03) 9435 8366. Please click here for a position description.

Disability Support Workers Ref.Code  ADSWS170708 
Location  Accommodation service (East and Northern area)    FT / PT / C

Support Workers / Professionals play an important role in assisting a person or group of people with a disability to successfully carry out day to day activities; maintain the best possible state of physical and emotional well-being; form and maintain a fairly close and respectful relationship with family members, social groups and community groups related to the individual being supported. Support tasks also include managing the financial status of the person they support. This role can be one on one with an individual or supporting a group of individuals. At Accord our support is all about growth and or support towards independent living. For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.

Independent Living Skills Worker  Ref.Code  AILSW170708 
Location  Outreach service (East and Northern area)    FT / PT / C

The correct EBA and title for this position is yet to be made official. However, there is a strong need to fill various positions in this service area, from full-time to part-time and casual support. Certificate IV in Disability Studies is crucial to any role undertaken in any Accord Outreach program or service. Experience as a Community or Disability Support Worker is also vital to ensure applicants have a strong understanding about the position and how it plays out in the running and scheduling of our Outreach programs. Applicants must be able to devise, implement and evaluate personalised support arrangements for the individuals they support. Your ability to empower people in assisting themselves in further developing their independence in some of the following (but not limited to); accommodation, cooking, household management, shopping, money and time management, self-advocacy, self-awareness, independent travel, presentation, community involvement and more. For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.