Community Support Workers | Wagga Wagga

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Community Support Workers | Kurrajong Supported Living | Wagga Wagga
Who are we?
Kurrajong have worked for over 67 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities. We are a not-for-profit registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. Our Head Office is based in Wagga Wagga but we are located throughout the Riverina Murray region.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a number of Community Support Workers to join our SIL team in Wagga Wagga. For the right candidates we have part time positions available for up to 60 hours per fortnight, with the opportunity to increase contracted hours over time.
Applicants with flexible availability will be highly regarded as these positions are required to work multiple overnight sleepover shifts each fortnight.
As a Community Support Worker , you will be responsible for providing a quality service to meet the individual needs of our clients. This includes:

• Contributing to create an environment that empowers people with disabilities.
• Providing daily living support to people with disability to look after themselves while enhancing their independence and self-determination.
• Supporting the integration of people with disabilities in the community.
• Championing a safe workplace by eliminating or minimising risk to the health and safety of yourself and those around you.

Importantly, you must demonstrate a real desire to work with people living with disability and have a sound understanding of how to best assist them to live a life of their choice.
What’s in it for you?
At Kurrajong, our goal is to be the best disability services provider – both for clients and our staff. Our people are at the centre of our business, so we are happy to reward staff with the following:

• Structured orientation and training
• Access to paid parental leave (after two years of service)
• NFP salary packaging incentives
• Staff wellbeing program including EAP access
• Opportunities for development and career progression

Pay Rate
$33.41 per hour + super, NFP salary packaging, annual leave loading and penalties and allowances.
Interested in Applying?
To learn more about the opportunity please contact: Supported Living Manager Lyndal Ross on 0408 713 551 or lross@kurrajong.com.au.
To download a copy of the position description please visit: kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PD-CSWWW.pdf
Applications will close 5pm, Sunday 30th March 2025 . Apply via our website by providing an up to date resume and cover letter telling us why you would like to join our team www.kurrajong.com.au/careers.
All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.