Disability Employment Officer - Panorama, Australia - Bedford Group

Bedford Group

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Panorama, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Full time, permanent | 38 hours a week | Monday

Friday
Growth and development opportunities | Laptop and mobile phone provided
Opportunities to travel to all of Bedford's metropolitan and regional sites

Disability Employment Officer

Support people with disability in the workplace by conducting regular, individual training assessments, helping to build confidence and achieve goals_
Full time, permanent | 38 hours a week | Monday
Friday
Growth and development opportunities | Laptop and mobile phone provided
Opportunities to travel to all of Bedford's metropolitan and regional sites

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment.

Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

People with disability who live, work, and receive care from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

This unique, full time, permanent opportunity has become available through the identification of a need to provide a Disability Employment Officer (Personnel and Training Officer) who travels to all of our metropolitan and regional sites to cover the annual and personal leave of other Personnel and Training Officers in the organisation.

Initially the role will be based at our Panorama site, but there is flexibility to negotiate to be based at one of the Northern metropolitan sites.

At Bedford, we consider this role the 'HR team' for supported employees.

The focus of the role is to implement a person-centred approach, ensuring our supported employees are always at the centre of and involved in decision making relevant to them.

Supporting them to positively manage work-related challenges and achieve and exceed their workplace goals.

You will:

Utilise a case management approach to assist supported employees to identify strategies to achieve their workplace goals
Listen to the thoughts, goals, concerns, and aspirations of our supported employees
Assist in the navigation of daytoday challenges including incident management, behaviours of concern, and advocacy
Support people with disability with a personcentred approach
Complete individual training plans for supported employees at regular intervals
Complete accurate and detailed wage assessment documentation using the appropriate Fair Work Award instrument

About You

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

A qualification in Disability, Mental Health, Developmental Education, or Psychology
Cert IV in Training and Assessment (desired)
A solid understanding of the NDIS
Understanding of the complexities of intellectual disabilities
Attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong and effective communication skills

For this role the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford Phoenix Incorporated.

An acceptable clearance to work in the disability sector (DHS / DCSI / NDIS)
A National Police Clearance (no older than six months)
Photo ID
Evidence of right to work in Australia

What's in it for you?

Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
Flexible working arrangements available
An opportunity for mentoring and development through formal and informal training
Be part of an organisation that is innovating to provide greater choice and control to people with disability
Access to the Bedford rewards and recognition program
The opportunity to learn the individual strengths and personalities of each of our clients across the State
Join an organisation creating a positive social change
Onsite parking
Onsite cafe and barista

How to Apply

Submit an uptodate CV
A short oneminute video addressing why you are passionate about working in the disability sector

Don't worry if the video is not perfect, or if you are feeling a bit nervous about speaking on video.

We completely understand, and we are not looking for the best video, we are looking for the most genuine people who really want to be part of an organisation that is passionate about supporting people with disability.

Do not let this part of the process deter you from applying, if you have any concerns or questions about this requirement, please contact

Josh McCourt, Acting PTO Team Leader on OR Ellisha Tonkin, Recruitment Advisor on for a confidential discussion.