Supported Employment Services Support Worker

About us

Challenge Southern Highlands is a Disability Support service offering a range of supports to NDIS participants.  If you are interested in a rewarding career in the disability sector then this role is for you.

Challenge Southern Highlands has a permanent full time position available as a Work Crew & Garden Maintenance Supported Employment Services Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to display an attention to detail, show commitment to their role, and be caring and compassionate towards supported employees at all times.

We provide the best possible service at all times and require staff who are respectful, have self-determination for continuous learning and growth and display high levels of enthusiasm and positivity

We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of exciting initiatives across Horticulture, Commercial and Community sectors.

Qualifications & experience

• May hold Trade certificate, or equivalent qualifications/experience in a garden/maintenance setting
• Current drivers license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle (with trailer)
• Maintenance and repair of capital equipment
• Supervision of supported employees
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Tasks & responsibilities

• Organising equipment, with an allocation of supported employees to undertake garden maintenance works in residential and industrial estates on a daily basis
• General Garden Maintenance to include Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping, Hedging and Pruning
• Weed spraying, green waste removal, general labour
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Capacity to work in all weather conditions

Benefits

• No weekend work – Monday to Friday
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities – We love to promote from within
• Staff buying privileges.
• Working for a community based charitable organisation, that provides a sense of pride and value to our supported employees, staff and clients
• Emphasis on personal training & development
• Variety of work within a supportive team environment