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About the Role:

We provide a range of services to businesses and individuals across the Hunter and North West regions of New South Wales. Our supported workplaces create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities while delivering valuable services to the local community.

As a Vocational Support Worker, you will support employees with disabilities in a range of work settings, including commercial cleaning, yard maintenance, recycling operations, secure scanning, and work crew services. You will play a hands-on role in daily operations while supporting employees to build skills, confidence, and independence in the workplace.

Benefits:

• SCHAD’s Award Level 2 Pay rates from $34.58 – $37.73
• Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
• Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
• Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
• Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Annual flu vaccination

Duties:

• Provide day-to-day support and supervision to supported employees

• Oversee daily operations across:

  • Commercial cleaning

  • Secure scanning

  • Recycling operations

  • Work crew services

• Maintain productivity and high-quality work standards

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment, including safe work practices and good housekeeping

• Ensure equipment is maintained and used correctly

• Assist employees to develop, improve, and maintain vocational skills

• Encourage independence and goal achievement in a vocational setting

• Complete written and verbal reports, including CIMS notes and incident reports

• Maintain confidentiality of employees’ personal, medical, and financial information

• Attend meetings with supervisors, employees, and other staff as required

• Carry out other duties as directed

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in the disability sector or a related field

• Practical experience or knowledge of commercial cleaning procedures

• Practical experience or knowledge of Work crew operations and yard maintenance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

 Desirable:

• Experience supporting people with disabilities in a vocational or supported employment setting

• Experience supervising staff or work crews

• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices

About Us:

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Victor Collett

via email [email protected]

Closing Date - 6th February 2026

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