Careers

Hands On People is looking for an experienced and exceptional Program Coordinator on a Full-Time basis to join our team at Katherine, reporting to the Care Coordinator. We are hoping to broaden our organization and we need someone who can take our services to the next level. The right candidate should be able to head our day program centre in providing high standards of support and service. This role will be initially offered as a 1-year full-time contract (38hrs/week) with initial 3 months probation. Working hours will be from 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8:30am - 5pm (Fri). 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordination of programs and activities for participants - in and out of the centre.
• Build positive relationships within the team as well as with external parties. 
• Communicate and collaborate with outside professionals to organize programs that would benefit the participants.
• Manage support staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants.
• Ensure compliance with policies and practices.
• Liaise with the marketing department to publish and promote centre activities.
• Maintain records and files pertaining to program activities.
• Monitor daily office operations, activities and set priorities for managing the program.
• Schedule and organize events.
• Maintain budget and track the expenditures.
• Prepare paperwork and keep updated records.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:  

• Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
• 3-5 years experience in coordinating programs for people with disabilities. 
• Attention to detail and ability to plan programs.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with excellent writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to create new innovative community programs for NDIS participants.

Required:

• NT full drivers’ licence.
• Working with Children Ochre Card
• First Aid and CPR
• Police check conducted within the last 1 year.

Desirable:

• Extended knowledge about the NDIS system and the industry.
• Able to work in a team and proactive in finding solutions to anticipated challenges.
• High level of negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Any tertiary qualification

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Mobile provided for work purposes.
• Career progression opportunities
• A dynamic and unique working environment

Hands on People is currently hiring experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team at Darwin, NT. The successful candidate will require experience in working with individuals with complex care needs. Local applicants Preferred. This is a casual position.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Home Based Daily Living Support
• Taking participant for appointments and other community participation.
• Behaviour observation and support
• Maintaining record of participant progress
• Assessing participant to determine continuing needs.
• Assistance in building participant self-image and self-confidence

Required:

• Must have own vehicle for transport with comprehensive insurance.
• Candidate must be able to work varied shifts.

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum of Certificate III or IV in Disability, Ageing with any relevant experience.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current State/Territory Driver’s Full License
• Ochre Card

Under the organizations Special Measures Recruitment Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

If you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, please send your applications to [email protected] .

Disability Support Worker

Hands on People is currently seeking two experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team at Alice Springs, NT. The successful candidate will require experience in working with individuals with complex care needs. Local applicants Preferred. This is a casual position.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Home Based Daily Living Support
• Taking participant for appointments and other community participation.
• Behaviour observation and support
• Maintaining record of participant progress
• Assessing participant to determine continuing needs.
• Assistance in building participant self-image and self-confidence

Required:

• Must have own vehicle for transport with comprehensive insurance.
• Candidate must be able to work varied shifts.

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum of Certificate III or IV in Disability, Ageing with relevant experience.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current State/Territory Driver’s Full License
• Ochre Card

Under the organizations Special Measures Recruitment Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

If you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, please send your applications to [email protected] .

Disability Support Worker

Hands on People is currently seeking two experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team at Katherine, NT. The successful candidate will require experience in working with individuals with complex care needs. Local applicants Preferred. This is a casual position.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Home Based Daily Living Support
• Taking participant for appointments and other community participation.
• Behaviour observation and support
• Maintaining record of participant progress
• Assessing participant to determine continuing needs.
• Assistance in building participant self-image and self-confidence

Required:

• Must have own vehicle for transport with comprehensive insurance.
• Candidate must be able to work varied shifts.

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum of Certificate III or IV in Disability, Ageing with relevant experience.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current State/Territory Driver’s Full License
• Ochre Card

Under the organizations Special Measures Recruitment Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

If you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, please send your applications to [email protected] .