The Compass Institute is a South East Queensland Charity dedicated to providing support for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Compass uses an innovative further education model that enables young people with a disability to make a smooth transition from school to an increasingly independent future. Our programs promote physical, mental and emotional well-being empowering these young people to take up opportunities as they arise.
Starting in 2003 with 3 Trainees, the organisation now employs 90 specialist staff, providing post school education, training and vocational opportunities to over 160 Trainees at 5 locations from Caboolture to Gympie. In addition to the Compass campuses, we have a diverse range of social enterprises including Compass Farm (a 20-acre organic farm)Connections Cafés, Garden Café, Harvest Kitchen, Rakes & Panes and Wabi Sabi Retail Program.
The intent of the service model was to dramatically change the philosophy behind this type of service from one of passive recreation to a pathway of lifelong learning, skills based training and vocational opportunities. In many ways Compass has rewritten the rule book around what a day program can achieve.
Our vision for Compass is “Changing Lives”. As individuals, as an organisation and as a community, we can strive to develop equality in lifestyle, opportunity, integration and access for all people.
Why should I join the Compass Institute?
- Values based organisation focusing on choice and control for our trainees
- Mon to Fri working hours
- Peer supported team environment in progressive organisation
- Ongoing career development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Compass is an equal prospect and inclusive employer
What can I expect in a typical day working as a Retail Trainer with Disability Experience
You will:
- Take ownership of the daily operation of the Wabi Sabi retail program.
- Support Trainees to develop practical retail and customer service skills.
- Deliver structured, hands-on learning experiences in a real retail environment.
- Assist Trainees to build confidence, independence and work readiness.
- Maintain an attractive, welcoming and well-presented retail space.
- Complete Trainee documentation and progress notes in line with Compass expectations.
- Maintain a safe working environment
- You will have experience working with people with disabilities AND retail - this is a diverse role!
- IDEALLY have experience assessing and implementing behaviour support strategies.
- You will work well under pressure and have great time management
- Hold or be willing to obtain a positive notice from the Department of Communities, Disability Services (Yellow Card) and Working with Children Check (Blue card)
- Cert III or Cert IV in individual support or similar
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or be willing to get it
- Dedicated to empowering others and making a difference!
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📌 Retail Program with Disability experience (Nambour)
🏢 The Compass Institute
📍 Nambour
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