About Marymead

Marymead has been operating in the Canberra and surrounding NSW regions for over 50 years, delivering therapeutic and support services to meet the needs of children, young people and families in the community. Our organisation has a justifiable reputation for the delivery of high quality services to support vulnerable children, young people and families.

About the position

mulch is a vibrant horticultural social enterprise providing skills development & community connection opportunities for young adults with disability through the growing and selling of vegies & other garden produce. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our team on a casual basis. As a disability support worker at mulch you will work closely within the mulch team as well as with participants, their families and other relevant networks. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of activities to support young adults with disability to work in a productive urban farm to achieve their individual goals and enhance and promote their development and independence. This role works within a strengths-based framework.

Experience, qualifications and security clearances

Essential:

• Enjoy working with people
• Minimum of two years relevant experience
• Certificate III or higher in a relevant field, or willingness to undertake relevant study
• Senior First Aid Certificate; (at own expense)
• ACT Working With Vulnerable People Clearance
• Current unrestricted drivers licence

Desirable:

• Ability and experience in working effectively as a team member;
• Interest in horticulture;
• Experience in working with people with disability;
• Familiarity with the principles and objectives of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
• Sound organisational skills.

Please apply via our employment page by submitting your current CV and cover letter explaining why you are the person for the job in a single document by the closing date.

Marymead is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

MARYMEAD IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT