Activities Officer - Manly, Australia - Royal Far West

Royal Far West

Verified Company

Manly, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Posted:

21/11/2023
Closing Date:

28/11/2023
Salary:
$ $26.27
Job Type:

Casual
Location:

Manly
Job Category:

Education, Childcare & TrainingRoyal Far West is currently seeking an
Activity Officer to join our team in a Casual capacity.

Reporting to the Family Partner Navigator and supported by senior activity officers, this position is responsible for providing recreational activities for children and their families during their stay at Manly.

Job Description
ABOUT US

At Royal Far West, we believe every child has the right to access the services they need to thrive, no matter where they live.

In joining our dynamic and growing team, you will help us to grow and innovate to ensure more country kids can access the care they need.

From our base, opposite Manly beach in Sydney, we provide multidisciplinary health and disability services for children from rural and remote Australia with developmental, behavioural, and learning difficulties.

We provide allied health programs on-site in Manly, via telehealth, and through outreach into rural and remote communities

The Opportunity

To support senior activity officers plan, design and implement onsite recreational and learning activities for children and families accessing services at RFW.
Schedule, coordinate and provide after school and school holiday activities, including holiday camps.
This is a valuable opportunity for University and TAFE students to work alongside and learn from allied health, medical and educational staff (including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, doctors, and teachers).
A flexible working arrangement ideal for students and/or those looking for additional employment.
Relevant NDIS training needed for the role will be provided on site.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have:
An interest in supporting the health and wellbeing of children from rural and remote parts of NSW
Relevant experience in working with children
Current First Aid Certificate
Current Working with Children Check
Current unrestricted NSW Class LR Driver's license or willingness to obtain one
The ability to work flexibly and autonomously when required
Have a demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, maturity, initiative, and diplomacy
This role has been identified as a _Category A_ employee and requires protection against vaccine specified preventable diseases.

Desirable:

Experience in a similar position.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE
Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring workplace which offers a diverse work experience.

It is one of our strategic priorities to elevate and harness our people power and systems to help country children for generations to come.

We have a knowledgeable and innovative multidisciplinary clinical team. We strive for a positive and committed workplace culture.

OUR CORE VALUES - we gathered as an organisation and formulated the following values that are at the heart of everything we do.

Caring:

We show genuine care, compassion and interest in our families, our partners and each other. We respect, listen, recognise, and support each other's needs and celebrate our differences.

Connected:

We are deeply connected to our purpose, with our feet in the sand and our hearts in the bush. We build meaningful relationships by collaborating openly and honestly. We work as a team with our families, partners, communities and each other.

Passionate:

We go the extra country mile for our families, partners, communities and for each other. Improving the lives of country kids and giving them a voice inspires and energises us to bring our best selves to work every day.

Impact:

We are committed to creating positive and lasting change. We are accountable and solutions focused, harnessing our knowledge and capabilities to think creatively, adapt and solve problems responsibly.

Our values are integral to everything we are as an organisation.

As you consider whether this role is for you, please take time to reflect on our values to see if they resonate with you.

WHY WORK FOR US?

You will be working for an organisation
making a positive impact on the wellbeing of country kids.
Royal Far West was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand's
Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine
You will receive a
structured induction program and
ongoing commitment to your professional development:
Beautiful location at
Manly beach: easy access by bus, ferry and parking options. We are based in an architecturally designed building, purposely built to deliver our services. We also have shower/towel facilities for a morning/after work swim to top up your vitamin sea
We have a leadership team that cares about your
work life balance:
**Attractive remu