• Full time role
• Kew location
• Attractive salary, plus not for profit salary packaging benefits

about us

Ability Works Australia provides long term employment to people with a disability and people experiencing disadvantage, who have difficulty finding and keeping a job.

Ability Works social mission is to provide purpose, pride and belonging through inclusive employment and our decision making is based around placing employees first. Learn more about what we do here: https://www.abilityworks.com.au/.

about the role

The Workplace Training and Support Co-ordinator provides assistance to employees living with a disability, training them on day-to-day tasks, behaviours, and skills.

We are keen to meet with compassionate, self-starting people who have excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for building rapport with a diverse range of people. Coming to work as a training and support co-ordinator at Ability Works, you can expect your days to include:

• Maximising employees' full potential/performance by assisting in the development and implementation of training
• Participating within a team of workplace training, support, and operational staff to place employees into appropriate tasks
• Liaising with key stakeholders regarding support and case management services, such as parents/caregivers, care coordinators
• Delivering one-on-one or small group based informal and formal training
• Working with the support team in the allocation of jobs to maximise training opportunities for employees

We are keen to meet outstanding people who can demonstrate a strong desire and aptitude for:

• Working with and supporting people who have a disability
• Training people in multiple manufacturing, packaging and logistics tasks
• Providing meticulous records and reporting in line with industry standards and compliance

Skills and experience in the following areas will be well regarded:

• A health science qualification or demonstrated experience working with people who are living with a disability
• Training qualifications or similar experience
• Practical knowledge of continuous improvement principles and quality assurance systems
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Work, Health & Safety (WH&S) legislative requirements
• Well developed technology skills
• Current Level 2 First aid qualifications (or willingness to undertake)

People who work well at Ability Works arrive with a strong attitude of striving to exceed expectations, and a willingness to embrace the values and objectives of our organisation. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all walks of life.

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