sport administration jobs in Queensland

About Us
We provide educational, creative, physical activity and life skills programs for adults with intellectual or cognitive disability.

Who is Right for this Role?
Disability or Human Services qualifications alone is not sufficient for this role. We need workers with varied interests, skills and experience. You must be able to assist and/or instruct clients in some or all of the following.

• Life skills (e.g. cooking, sight words, hygiene)
• Creativity (e.g. craft, music, visual arts, DIY)
• Community access (e.g. social skills, work experience)
• Educational interests (e.g. numeracy, literacy)
• Physical activities (e.g. dance, swimming, sport, active games)

Some of the skills we would consider favourably include: being well versed in using technology for learning; ability to play piano and/or guitar; a Certificate in Fitness and/or coaching experience . In addition, the right applicant/s will have relevant disability qualifications (at Cert III or above) and a minimum of one year experience in disability support. Our staff must also have current:

• CPR and First Aid certificates
• Flu and Covid vaccinations (including recent booster)
• Completion certificate for NDIS Orientation and Worker Induction modules

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card). We will advise successful applicants on how to apply for these clearances.

About the Role
Our Disability Support Workers are called 'Program Officers' because they prepare and run programs. You will be required to adapt activities to individual needs. The role includes:

• Implementing personal and medical plans
• Planning, adapting and presenting activities
• Supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes
• Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting)
• Providing community-based experiences
• Administration of medication
• Completing reports and paperwork
• Helping with transport if required

Why Join Our Supportive, Friendly Team?
We have staff who have been with us for over a decade. If you are the right fit for our team, this could be a career opportunity! So join us to discover your career in Human Services!

How to Apply?
Simply click 'Apply Now' . Send through your résumé alongside a cover letter, AND answer the questions below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Casual

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have in providing care or disability support?
• Shifts fall within the hours of 8am-3pm Monday to Friday. Can you also commit to attending a staff meeting from 3-4pm one afternoon a week?
• What experience do you have planning activities and instructing others?
• What qualifications, hobbies, interests or skills do you have that make you a good fit for this role?
• In which of the following program areas would you be able to assist our clients?

1. Life skills (e.g. cooking, budgeting, sight words, hygiene)
2. Creative pursuits (e.g. fine arts, performing arts, hobbies, DIY)
3. Social and community participation (e.g. social skills, work experience, volunteering)
4. Educational activities (e.g. numeracy, literacy, cultural studies, music)
5. Fitness programs (e.g. sport, dance, swimming, active games)

Education:

• High School (Year 12) (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QLD open Driver's Licence (Preferred)
• First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check) (Preferred)
• NDIS Worker Screening or 'Yellow Card' (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person