Individual Support Traineeship (Disability)

The Traineeship

We currently have an Individual Disability Support traineeship opportunity based in Bundaberg. You will have the chance to work with one of the largest disability service providers in Australia whilst completing a Certificate III Individual Support. The team you will be working with are very supportive and enthusiastic. They will be able to guide you and provide you with a wealth of knowledge along the way.

In this Traineeship you will learn how to provide support in our Learning & Lifestyle Centre; assisting activities designed to help the people we support to develop practical life skills and to identify their goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships â and of course most importantly having fun! Some of our activities include cooking, arts and crafts, connecting with nature and sports.

What will you bring to the role?

Our team will help you develop during the traineeship, but there are some minimum requirements and key traits we’re looking for :

• An aspiration to work in rewarding Disability Support Work
• An eye for detail with the ability to follow directions well
• A candidate who wants to learn and grow on the job!
• Blue Card and NDIS worker screening check is required
• You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tasks that can change from day to day as you increase your knowledge and learn new systems.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday business hours (min 20hrs per week)
• Provide two references
• Successful candidates will participate in a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test

Who We Are?

Community Solutions  is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to  $15,900  of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to  $2,650  of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A Weekly wage  paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements  Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring,  ongoing support  and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a  certification  and vast range of  industry skills and experience
• An  Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click  ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Certificate III Individual Support or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship.  You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Residents.