Disability Employment Practitioner

Job Req #869

Full time ongoing - Werribee VIC  (openings in Sunshine & Geelong also)

Pay Rate Starts Level 3.1 $36.00 - up to $38.60  

NOT FOR PROFIT: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits up to $2649 pa 

Leave Entitlements 20 days Annual, 15 days Personal (FTE)

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.  

Hey You! 

We have an exciting opportunity here at genU for an Employment Pathways Practitioner to assist people of all abilities on their pathway to employment! 

This role sits within the Employment Pathways unit, where we tailor innovative and creative supports to assist people with a disability to develop their capacity, build their skills and work towards their employment related goals.  

As an Employment Pathways Practitioner, your role is to provide customised employment assistance to participants. Typical duties include: 

• driving a comprehensive discovery process 

• providing mentoring supports within open employment workplaces (both individually and in small groups) 

• coordinating job skills development and assessments 

• managing and supervising employment preparation tasks 

• overseeing job searching and job creation 

• facilitating post placement supports once a job has been secured 

• completing a range of administrative tasks such as file noting, assessments and reporting 

To find out more about what we do - visit the following links: 

Employment Pathways | School Leavers Employment Support (genu.org.au) 

Disability Support Services | Employment Pathways (genu.org.au) 

About You 

Our ideal Employment Pathways Practitioner is an effective communicator who is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities within the community. They will be able to demonstrate a strong administrative ability and have sound organisation skills.  

Essential: 

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check 

• Cert IV in disability, community services, employment services or a related field 

• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion 

• Current Working with Children Check 

• Current First Aid Certificate 

• Ability to transport participants in own vehicle (current license, car and comprehensive insurance required) 

Desirable: 

• Sound understanding and experience in delivering person centred supports 

• Experience working in the NDIS environment 

Benefits & Culture 

 genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.  

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:   

• Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.  

• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. 

• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits. 

• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.  

• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.  

• Employee Referral Program: Refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period. 

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates.

For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Leah Twaits on 0408 848 137 or at leah.twaits@genu.org.au

Applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.