About Us:

Diversitat is a registered charity that has been serving the Geelong community for more than 40 years. Today we operate across various sites delivering a range of services including settlement, training & education, financial counselling, disability and aged support. We also operate Pulse radio and TV, the Oppe Shoppe and various events including the famous Pako Festa.

The Role:

The role is to plan and implement quality creative and stimulating activities based on individual and group interests for aged support clients at the Healthy Living Centre. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of creative activities for aged support clients, drive clients and complete and maintain client records.

There are 2 permanent full-time positions available.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Relevant experience as an activity worker in aged support or other community setting;
• Experience assisting with aged and frail client’s personal care requirements
• Ability to understand and work with various clients including cross cultural communication skills in particular, with people who are aged and frail;
• Strong administration skills;
• Current Victorian driver licence;
• Also desirable is a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, Food Safety Handlers certificate, Current First Aid Certificate and an understand the guiding principles for medication management.

The Culture:

As a values-based organisation, we walk the talk. Diversitat is driven by its vision statement which is to empower individuals to reach their full potential. This is true for our clients and our employees. We are an inclusive and supportive organisation who values our staff.

The Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment;
• Genuine work-life balance;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Generous salary packaging options.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a police check, working with children check and/or NDIS worker screening check as part of the offer of employment.

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Robyn Martinez, General Manager Aged Support on 0419 350 958.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.