Disability Support Coach

We currently have a few fantastic opportunities in our Learning & Lifestyle division for full-time Disability Support Coaches. The roles are located in Dandenong & Mulgrave.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday 8/8:30am – 3:30pm/4pm. Start & finish times are negotiable.

You will be joining great teams, passionate about supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals, participate in activities and programs of their choice, both at Wallara and within the community. 

If you're proactive, innovative, have a calm and flexible approach and are up for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working within the disability sector and supporting clients with varying support needs and goals

• A passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can – bring your special talents to their experience!

• Must be able to support clients in our swimming program

• Excellent communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders

• Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion and person centred support that exceeds standards and is delivered within the available resources – be creative!

• Excellent administration, written communication skills and computer literacy in order to complete appropriate documentation - make sure the t’s are crossed and i’s dotted! 

• Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen

• Experience in delivering on individualised plans

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work

• Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation

• Certificate IV in Disability is highly desirable.

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Full Victorian driver licence

• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR

• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, including the booster (or medical exemption).

Work perks

• A supportive and collaborative work culture

• Competitive salary including salary packaging options

• Professional development and training

• Career opportunities and pathways

• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.  We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?  Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll!  If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries

• Think client first

• Do the right thing

• Together we make a difference

• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Wallara Australia is a highly innovative non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. We promote social inclusion through creative initiatives that deepen relationships and create real impact in society for Australia's largest minority group – people with disability.

How to apply

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role, please apply through SEEK.  Please note applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered. 

For more information, please contact *********@wallara.com.au 

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.