Company Overview

Achieve Australia is the premier provider of disability services and support coordination in the Sydney and Northern Rivers regions of NSW.

Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.

Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.

We live by our Principles of inclusiveness, stewardship, extraordinary outcomes and ethical practices.

Our Community and Lifestyle program, My Life, in Seven Hills and Epping is looking for people with experience in cooking and /or cooking instruction who are interested in bringing that experience and skill set to work as a Disability Social Educator and change people's lives.

Job Purpose

At Achieve Australia we are wanting our community and lifestyle activities to set us apart from the rest, and be industry leaders when it comes to variety, skill development and levels of client engagement. We want our clients to be able to pursue their passions and hobbies as well as engage with the community.

To help us achieve this goal we are looking for cooks and /or cooking instructors who are interested in using this expertise to help our clients enjoy a full life and challenge the status quo, by facilitating activities in your area of expertise. You will also be involved in day to day support and engagement with clients both onsite and within the community.

If you have the enthusiasm and passion to make a difference, and are keen for a new direction, we are keen to hear from you. Apply Now!

Essential Selection Criteria

• Willingness to undertake a minimum of a Cert III in Individual Support/Disability or Community Services
• Current First Aid Certificate;
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• NSW Driver's Licence (Green P2 or Full).
• Understanding and commitment to the Disability Standards and WHS;
• Understanding of human rights and the challenges facing those with a disability.

Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect staff to share this commitment. As a result, your application will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including a criminal history, medical assessment, professional reference checks, driving record etc. Applications will be assessed on merit.