We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and caring professional with a “can do” attitude. who truly want to make a difference in the lives of people living with a disability. 

The person we are seeking must hold current registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Commission (CORE level or above). 

 Own It | “How we get the job done”

In Mackay we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of people living with a disability.  Our clients have a range of disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are seeking professionals who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people in accordance with our commitment to the NDIS practice standards.

 The Engedi Allied Health Team provides quality support to people living with a disability with an aim of improving their overall quality of life. This is achieved through a multi-disciplinary approach including therapy-based interventions and assessments.

 Keeping Calm & Being Happy | “How you will interact with people and other benefits”

Being part of Engedi means you are making a difference in people's lives.  Our team is made up of people who care and who are committed to enriching the lives of our service users. Our Allied Health Team includes a physiotherapist, occupational therapists, a speech pathologist, a social worker, allied health assistants and an administration team.

 We are a team who pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture and who celebrate our individual and joint strengths.

 Other benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate for experienced practitioners with opportunities for fortnightly bonuses.

• Supportive and empowering leadership team.

• Salary Packaging.

• Relocation benefits are an option.

• Generous professional development (PD) allowance to allow you to access PD opportunities as they become available.

• Internal Professional Development opportunities.

• Regular provision of supervision by the Allied Health Team Leader who holds registration as an Advanced Behaviour Support Specialist with the NDIS Commission.

• Payment of fees for insurance and professional memberships.

• Flexible working arrangements.

 Respect | “Who we are and why we do it”

We are people who care.  Engedi provides support to people with a disability, their families, and communities.  Our clients receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our workforce is committed to providing service that is caring, reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, and empathetic.  We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities.  We advocate for everyone to have a voice.  We do this by providing our clients access to quality services and dedicated professionals who can make a real difference in client lives.  

 Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting people living with a disability with an overall aim to improve their quality of life whilst decreasing their behaviours of concern.

• Carryout assessment and implement a variety of tools to understand the reason behind behaviour and ways to meet a person’s needs. This includes developing strategies such as teaching a person new skills, making changes to their environment and providing guidance to their support team.

• Develop both interim and comprehensive behaviour management plans which meet the individual needs.

• Report writing to support NDIS plan reviews and other needs.

• Communicating assessed needs and recommendations clearly and precisely to people living with a disability/family/stakeholders including NDIS within appropriate time frames.

• Supporting individuals to engage with their local communities and culture.

• Nurturing dignity, autonomy, and positive self-esteem.

  Make It Matter | “What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives”.

Tertiary qualifications and existing registrations with the NDIS as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.

• Demonstrated experience working in the disability space.

• Current registration (or meets eligibility to apply) with your relevant professional body.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

• Current drivers’ license (mandatory requirement).

• Current Blue Card (mandatory requirement).

• NDIS disability worker screening clearance (mandatory requirement).

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement).

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

Join Us | “Next steps”

If you would like to join our team, you can email a cover letter and your resume to Engedi's Allied Health Team Leader, Deb Field on:

Debf.teamleader@engedi.org.au

For all enquiring regarding this position, please contact Deb on 0424 816 532.

 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.

 As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.

We are seeking passionate, energetic and caring professionals with a “can do” attitude. who truly want to make a difference in the lives of people with disability. 

 Own It | “How we get the job done”

In Mackay we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of NDIS participants in our Supported Independent Living, Community Access, Programs and Respite Accommodation services.  Our clients have a range of disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are seeking professionals who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people in line with our commitment to the NDIS practice standards.

 The allied health team provides quality support to people with a disability to improve the outcomes of its service users through implementation of appropriate supports, including therapy-based interventions and living adjustments.

 Keeping Calm & Being Happy | “How you will interact with people and other benefits”

Being part of Engedi means you are making a difference in people's lives.  Our team is made up of people who care and who are committed to enriching the lives of our clients.

 Other benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate for experienced practitioners with opportunities for fortnightly bonuses

• Supportive and empowering management team

• Salary Sacrificing

• Relocation benefits are an option

• Professional development allowance

• Payment of fees for insurance and professional memberships

• Flexible working arrangements

 Respect | “Who we are and why we do it”

We are people who care.  Engedi provides support to people with a disability, their families and communities.  Our clients receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our workforce is committed to providing service that is caring, reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly and empathetic.  We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities.  We advocate for everyone to have a voice.  We do this by providing our clients access to quality services and dedicated professionals who can make a real difference in client lives.  

 Responsibilities will include:

• Day to day you will support our valued clients to improve their quality of life.

• Completion of all necessary assessments, report writing and interventions to improve all areas of daily living, community-based services, mobility and home safety

• Communicating assessed needs clearly and precisely to Service User / family / stakeholders including NDIS within appropriate time frames.

• Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture.

• Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem.

  Make It Matter | “What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives”

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

• Demonstrated experience

• Current registration with APHRA

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Current drivers license (mandatory requirement)

• Current Blue Card (mandatory requirement);

• NDIS disability worker screening clearance (mandatory requirement)

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement)

• Current First Aid  and CPR certificates

Join Us | “Next steps”

If you would like to join our team, you can email a cover letter and your resume to Engedi's Allied Health Team Leader, Deb Field on:

Debf.teamleader@engedi.org.au

For all enquiring regarding this position, please contact Deb on 0424 816 532.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.

 As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and caring professional with a “can do” attitude. who truly want to make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. 

 Own It | “How we get the job done”

In Mackay we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of people living with a disability.  Our clients have a range of disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are seeking professionals who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people in accordance with our commitment to the NDIS practice standards.

 The Engedi Allied Health Team provides quality support to people with a disability with an aim of improving their overall quality of life. This is achieved through a multi-disciplinary approach including therapy-based interventions and assessments.

 Keeping Calm & Being Happy | “How you will interact with people and other benefits”

Being part of Engedi means you are making a difference in people's lives.  Our team is made up of people who care and who are committed to enriching the lives of our service users. Our Allied Health Team includes a physiotherapist, occupational therapists, a speech pathologist, a social worker, allied health assistants and an administration team.

We are a team who pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture and who celebrate our individual and joint strengths.

There is high demand in Mackay for Speech Therapy and as such, Engedi is seeking to recruit a second Speech Pathologist.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for fortnightly bonuses

• A general professional development (PD) allowance paid directly to you to ensure you can access external PD opportunities when they become available

• Supportive and empowering management team

• Being part of a workplace that provides and promotes a positive culture

• Salary Sacrificing

• Relocation benefits for the right staff

• Internal professional development opportunities

• Clinical supervision by an experienced and well-respected Speech Therapist

 Respect | “Who we are and why we do it”

We are people who care.  Engedi provides support to people with a disability, their families and communities.  Our clients receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our workforce is committed to providing service that is caring, reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly and empathetic.  We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities.  We advocate for everyone to have a voice.  We do this by providing our clients access to quality services and dedicated professionals who can make a real difference in client lives.  

 Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse client list which will include children and adults with a range of needs and supports. 

• Working collaboratively with the Therapy Services team to provide a range of Speech Pathology services, set goals and develop comprehensive therapy plans.

• Conducting assessments and interventions, including dysphagia and AAC services, across both clinic-based appointments and home visits.

• Ensuring that all support is provided within the NDIS framework and funding budgets.

• Providing comprehensive assessments both in home and at other places

• Reporting to stakeholders

• Providing training to relevant stakeholders in implementing strategies

• Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture

• Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem.

 Make It Matter | “What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives”

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology eligible for an SPA membership

• Demonstrated experience in working with a variety of clients

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal;

• Current drivers license (mandatory requirement);

• Current Blue Card (or be willing to obtain); 

• NDIS disability worker screening clearance (mandatory requirement);

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement);

• Current First Aid  and CPR certificates

Join Us | “Next steps”

If you would like to join our team, you can email a cover letter and your resume to Engedi's Allied Health Team Leader, Deb Field on:

Debf.teamleader@engedi.org.au

For all enquiring regarding this position, please contact Deb on 0424 816 532.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.

 As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.

Immediate start for qualified, experienced Disability Support Workers. Experience in supporting participants with complex care needs, mental health diagnosis, and behaviours of concern, required to work a variety of shifts: afternoon, sleepover and active overnight shifts, Monday through Sunday.

• Multiple Casual Positions available, with the potential of permanent part-time contracts set at 60 hours per fortnight with additional shifts as possible to accommodate staff on leave.

• Flexible shifts based on client roster needs on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts. 

• Previous experience required

• Must be willing to complete all job responsibilities required as listed below. 

Other benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate (starting at Casual $40/hour weekday - day time) negotiable with relevant qualifications to job role

• Supportive and empowering management team

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Salary Sacrificing

• Access to FREE online Training Portal to further develop skills and knowledge about the role.

Responsibilities will include:

• Meeting our clients’ individual needs in the least restrictive way possible

• Mentoring clients and assisting them to develop skills - guiding people to develop independent living skills- “do with, not for”

• Being a positive role model and provide positive support to our clients in areas such as emotional behaviour, assistance with personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties

• Assisting in dispensing client medication and adherence to client support plans

• Manual handling and transport

• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports

• Managing complex and challenging client behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)

• Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities

• Nurturing dignity, autonomy and positive self-esteem

What you will bring:

• Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification in disability support (preferred)

• Positive attitude

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team

• Current driver’s license and registered vehicle (mandatory requirement)

• Current Blue Card and NDIS disability worker screening clearance. You can apply here https://portal.workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/ 
  (mandatory requirement)

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates (mandatory requirement)

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement)

• Preferably previous experience supporting people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs

• Basic computer literacy (training provided on our systems)

• Be willing and available for call in shifts.  

Apply Now!

Please send your application to our Coordinator, Beth, at coordinator@engedi.org.au. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.

A disability team leader oversees a disability support team to provide care and assistance to those needing assistance living their everyday lives.  

Major Activities 

Build and Empower the Team 

 Provide strong leadership and demonstrate a desire to mentor staff not only in general skills of the Disability Support Worker role by through modelling the Engedi values. 

• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture through regular contact with allocated staff members and physical presence in allocated houses. 

• Motivate team members – encourage creativity and empower the staff to make decisions through skill building and effective mentoring.  

• Delegate tasks to appropriate support staff and set deadlines for administrative tasks. 

• Oversee day-to-day operation of houses. 

• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner including but not limited to client needs, staff needs and NDIS compliance requirements. 

• Update care plans, medication summaries and all other client documents in houses, visual care and Service Delivery individual files as required. 

• Conduct regular Health and Safety Audits and Risk Assessments as required. 

• Sign off on New Starter competency according to audit standards and ensure new starters complete full training process within the first three months of onboarding. 

• Ensure process and procedures for all client needs including, but not limited to medication monitoring, manual handling, seizure management, diet plans, diabetes management, wound care, PEG feed and stoma care are followed. 

• Identify training and mentoring opportunities/needs among staff with above listed skillsets. 

• Ensure staff are aware of when and how to complete incident and critical incident report forms. 

• Provide support, guidance, coaching, leadership, and empowerment to the team including feedback through performance reviews and regular supervision. 

• Participate in three-month, six-month, and annual staff reviews to offer constructive feedback to staff. 

• Provide authentic team leadership and the highest level of professional conduct in alignment with Engedi Inc’s Values. 

• Promote and maintain a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic work environment. 

• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts – inform/refer to management any issues or conflicts. 

• Support staff to resolve interpersonal conflicts through effective listening, documentation, reflection and mediation as required. 

• Set clear, client-focused team goals. 

• Monitor team performance and report on issues identified to Coordinator. 

• Recognise high performance and reward accomplishments. 

• Suggest and organise team building activities/events. 

• Assist Coordinator to conduct interviews and reference checks for Disability Support Worker candidates. 

Program/Service Delivery 

• Provide feedback and suggestions to Senior Management regarding the operation of the program and potential improvements. 

• Implement improvements through collaboration with the Coordinator/Manager. 

• Assist in problem solving and preventing operational issues. 

• Assist in hands-on Service Delivery, as required. 

• Oversee all household documentation to ensure all service user information is current. 

• Liaise with Support Coordinator/s and Therapists in relation to service user needs. 

• Be part of the On-Call phone roster as required and work rotating roster inclusive of periodic weekend hours. 

• Other tasks as directed by Management. 

Quality and Risk Assessment 

• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements pertaining to the position are met including incidents, critical incidents, reportable conduct, and mandatory reporting. 

• Identify, report, manage and response to emerging issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 

• Contribute to and promote a positive safety culture by taking reasonable care for your own and others’ health and safety. 

Personal Accountability 

• Compliance with Engedi Inc’s values, code of conduct, policies and procedures and relevant legislation and standards. 

• Ensure appropriate use of resources. 

• Work collaboratively with Engedi Inc employees and external stakeholders in accordance with Engedi Inc’s values and professional standards of behaviour. 

• Actively participate in initiatives to maintain, build upon and promote a positive and collaborative workplace. 

• Identify opportunities to integrate and work collaboratively across teams. 

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, and health and safety of others (to the extent required). 

• Promote a positive safety culture by contributing to health and safety consultation and communication. 

• Promptly respond to and report health and safety hazards, incidents and near misses to the Coordinator/Manager. 

• Attend mandatory training sessions specific to position. 

Apply Now!

Please send your application to our Coordinator, Beth, at coordinator@engedi.org.au. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities (DGSS); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people; older people; and other diverse groups.