Do you want to change lives and influence community attitudes about employment of people with disability?

Hotel Etico is the first social enterprise hotel that trains and employs young people with a disability. Once they complete their training with us, we help them search for a job within the tourism and hospitality industry that aligns with their goals.

At Hotel Etico, we believe that meaningful employment at award wages is a fundamental human right. Work provides far more than a pay cheque, it creates independence, dignity, purpose, and the opportunity to fully participate in community life. Our program is built on the belief that people with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as anyone else: to build careers, develop confidence, earn their own income, and experience the pride that comes from contributing to a workplace.

Participants (Trainees) live and train onsite, two (2) nights and three (3) days a week while gaining hands-on experience across hotel departments such as housekeeping, food and beverage, and kitchen operations. Alongside their hospitality training, they also build essential life skills in the Academy of Independence where they learn independent living skills.

As a Support Worker with us, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve open employment and live richer, more independent lives. Hotel Etico is currently recruiting Support Staff to join us across multiple locations with multiple opportunities.

Locations include:

• Leura, Blue Mountains
• Sydney CBD – support in community

Please indicate clearly what location you are applying for.

Support Workers' Main Duties within the Academies:

• Support the Academy Coordinator to deliver the Independence living skill program.
• Support trainees to develop independent living skills within the Academy.
• Provide on-the-job support and coaching during hospitality training within the hotel.
• Encourage independence while assisting with daily routines and shared living responsibilities.
• Help participants understand workplace expectations and build confidence at work.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver the Academy program.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts.

Support Worker’s Main Duties within Employment:

• On-the-job coaching and prompting
• Supporting workplace communication, behaviour, and routines
• Encouraging independence and skill development
• Supporting positive relationships between participants and employers
• Monitoring progress and report outcomes

Support staff are employed under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award.

For more information about Hotel Etico visit hoteletico.com.au.

Next Steps

To apply please click "Apply Now" and use the application form to upload a cover letter and resume.

All positions at Hotel Etico require a Working with Children Check, a Police Check and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a legal entitlement to work in Australia.