Role with competitive salary and benefits

Casual

Based in Stirling, ACT.

We are currently seeking two disability support workers to join our team. Successful candidates will work directly with adults with disability in a horticultural setting.

The Role

mulch is a vibrant horticultural social enterprise providing skills development & community connection opportunities for young adults with disability through the growing and selling of vegies & other garden produce. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our team on a casual basis. As a disability support worker at mulch you will work closely within the mulch team as well as with participants, their families and other relevant networks. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of activities to support young adults with disability to work in a productive urban farm to achieve their individual goals and enhance and promote their development and independence. If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you!!!

What We Offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas. Marymead CatholicCare's employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.

About Us

Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Ideal Person

The ideal person we are looking for has:

• ability to learn new skills and adapt
• experience in disability
• an interest in community
• enthusiastic and outgoing.

To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:

• a current driver’s license, and
• a current Working with Vulnerable People card

You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.

To Apply

To apply you must:

• attach an updated resume
• address each area above in a covering letter (no more than 2 pages).

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Please send your applications to: Mick Pettifer [email protected]  

Closing Date: 22/4/2024

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse.  Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.