Location: Wodonga, Victoria

Classification: Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Award, Traineeship School Leaver

Employment type: 12-month fixed-term contract, Full-Time

- Salary of $34,463 plus 12% Superannuation and Salary Packaging to maximise your take-home pay
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus 1 week Health and Wellbeing leave (pro-rata)
- On-the-job learning and study leave support

Do you have a passion for helping people and want to gain a qualification while you learn on the job?

Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), in partnership with our Carer and Disability Services (CaDS), is offering a Traineeship for a Year 12 school leaver who is willing and enthusiastic to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support. This will be a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 38 hours per week, including time to attend the relevant Registered Training Organisation to complete face to face study where relevant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Year 12 school leaver wanting a gap year while achieving a nationally recognised qualification and on-the-job training.

About Us

UMFC is one of North-East Victoria and Southern NSW’s leading regional support services for children, young people and families. For more than 45 years, we have been helping people across these regions. The Carer and Disability Service (CaDS), including Interchange, Support for Carers and Volunteer Programs, provide a broad range of services designed to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and families. These programs support people with disability as well as those caring for individuals who may be frail, aged, living with dementia, managing a chronic health condition, disability or other complex support needs.

About the Role





Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Team Leader and CaDS Practitioners, you will:

- Gain experience across our Support for Carers and Interchange programs
- Assist staff with a variety of activities, including group work, individual support and administration
- Develop a broad skill set while supporting the implementation of programs and events and developing practical skills in providing direct client support under supervision and guidance.
- Undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate that you are willing to:

- Undertake the study requirements of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the experiences of people in caring roles, living with a disability or living with complex support needs
- Work as part of a team and actively contribute
- Apply effective communication skills, including computer literacy, the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively verbally and in writing and be willing to develop skills in case note writing, reporting and planning.
- Bring enthusiasm and passion to contribute towards UMFC’s vision for our communities that every child and young person is cared for.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit:

- A current resume; and
- A cover letter addressing the following questions

1.



Why are you interested in undertaking a Certificate III in Individual Support and starting your career with UMFC?
2. Tell us about a time when you have helped, supported or worked with another person. What did you do, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. This traineeship involves working with people with different needs, experiences and backgrounds. What does treating people with respect and kindness mean to you?

Screening questions: After submitting your resume and cover letter, you will receive an email containing a link to complete the screening questions. Please note that screening questions are a requirement of your application.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

A Child Safe, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

UMFC is a Child Secure organisation and is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy, and empowered. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.

We celebrate diversity and recognise that every person brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culturally safe, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive.

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people and individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

As an organisation that works alongside diverse communities, we value a workforce that reflects the people we serve and are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

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