• Part-time, 0.6 Men’s Shed Workshop Facilitator, Doncaster
• Not for Profit, salary packaging benefits, flexible work life balance
• Collaborative, highly supported team and career development

About Access Health and Community

With a history of 150 years and caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all. We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 300 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a contribution to the wellbeing of the community every day through our work, making a difference every day to those that need it most.

About the opportunity

The Manningham Men’s Shed is a well-established and well-equipped Men’s Shed that offers a wide range of activities. The Shed gives all men the opportunity to socialise, get involved, and to learn and pass on skills. This position’s primary purpose is to coordinate the day to day running of the Men’s Shed workshops with a focus on actively engaging participants in workshop activities and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The position is also responsible for ensuring participant safety and that equipment is maintained and used correctly and that the Men’s Shed program complies with quality standards and funding requirements.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Support Shed participants to ensure they are able to participate to the fullest of their ability in Shed activities.
• Develop and monitor goal-directed activities with the participants and their carers that promotes a sense of achievement and belonging.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes the Men’s Shed and AccessHC values and vision
• Support and work with team members, volunteers and participants to ensure that the Shed operates within the guidelines of the Men’s Shed program and that it complies with relevant legislation
• Collaborate and work with team members, volunteers and participants to ensure a safe environment including ensuring that equipment is used correctly.
• Transport participants when required using 11 seater bus.

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience working with older people and/or people with disabilities
• Excellent handyman or tradesperson skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate to people from a diverse range of social, and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values.

Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits

We offer more than just a fulfilling career- we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits that are on offer: Please click the web link to view our culture and benefits: accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

• A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
• A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + meals/entertainment expenses)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave Loading

Apply Now

If this position resonates with you and you are passionate about working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description on our website.

For further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact: Senior Manager Community, Kate Clampett – [email protected] using the subject line: Men's Shed Workshop Facilitator - Doncaster enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply now so you don’t miss this opportunity as we will be assessing applications as they are submitted

Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications form people with disabilities, those with mental health and/or AOD recovery experience, and those with diverse genders and sexualities. We also support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those form culturally and linguistically diverse background. As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and offer disability services, requiring successful applicants to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.