| Posting | Activities Worker |
| Job Employer | Yarra Ranges Council |
| Location | Eastern Suburbs |
| Salary | $30 – $33.22 per hour |
| Job posted | Jun 03, 2022 |
| Job Deadline | 2022-06-17 |
| Job Sector | Aged & Disability Support |
Why work anywhere else!
Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges is a geographically varied and demographically diverse council.
Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. With our commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and development, every project you work on will enhance your skills and capabilities.
Why our team needs you
We are currently looking for two part-time Relief Activities Workers to join the Social Support team.
What you’ll bring to our team
- Minimum – Certificate 3 in Aged Care with activities experience. Preferred – Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or related discipline.
- Experience working with seniors using a wellness approach, preferably in a Social Support or community setting.
- Willingness to work in all areas of the shire
- Ability to drive a 12 seater bus
- You are proficient with computers and technology
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Why you’ll want to join us
By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Because diversity is our strength, we encourage all members of the community to apply as we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 2 temporary 12 month positions
- Salary from $31.44 per hour (Band 3), plus superannuation)
- Opportunities for training and career development in a progressive organisation
- Activity Based Working environment
Why wait, apply now
To ensure your online application is complete, please attach your Cover Letter and resume
Click to view the position description or for further information about our recruitment process visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page.
Contact for enquiries: Heather Barr, Social Support Team Leader, 9294 6969
Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday 17 June 2022
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 and our Corporate Code of Conduct. Applicants will require the following:
- Police Check – renewal required every 5 years
- To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, Yarra Ranges Shire Council will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
- Working with Children Check
- Medical Check
- Current Victorian Driver’s licence
Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
