Working at Melba Support Services (Melba)

·         We support people with disability to live the life they want.

·         We have a Zero Tolerance approach to violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

·         Every member of the Melba community is committed to The Melba Way Charter, our vision, purpose and values.

·         Melba aims to create welcoming and respectful workplaces that promote inclusive and collaborative working relationships.

About Melba

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability. We are a registered provider who focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value. Our commitment to human rights for all people living with disability underpins everything we do. We support people to achieve the goals they choose and live the life that they want, the person comes first!

Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.

What is the Melba Way?

Melba's approach is built on a human rights values-based framework. Our purpose is to open up a world of opportunities for people to live a fabulous life. The Melba Way' is how we go about doing this.

Each person is individual and unique.

The Melba Way honours and sustains this by creating, maintaining, and refining individualised person-led service, minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day.

We do this one person at a time.

Position Purpose

To offer necessary assistance and support to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live the life they want.

What you’ll be doing (Key accountabilities)

·         Engage with the person supported to understand their unique needs and preferences, supporting them in a safe way that is directed by them and that upholds their human rights.

·         Continually communicate with the individual in a way that is meaningful to them, including supporting a person’s use of alternative and augmentative communication systems when required.

·         Implement support plans tailored to individuals' needs, preferences, and interests, and report issues/concerns when they become apparent.

·         Utilise Person Centred Active Support to enable each person to successfully participate in everyday activities that are meaningful to them and of their choosing, including assisting individuals with various daily living activities, such as morning routines and evening preparations, personal care/hygiene maintenance, and household tasks such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

·         Implement Person Centred Active Support to assist individuals to develop and maintain social relationships by supporting attendance and participation in social events, recreational interests, work and/or education endeavours, and appointments of their choice.

·         Respect and advocate for personal choice and autonomy.

·         Administer medication and provide health supports (within scope of practice and training), as needed.

·         Where required and in agreement with each person, proactively and collaboratively engage and liaise with each person’s natural support network and other service providers to ensure continuity of supports for the person.

·         Actively participate in learning, reflective practice, staff meetings and supervision opportunities, to continually develop your professional knowledge and skills as a disability support practitioner.

Your Background (Skills and attributes)

·         Certificate IV in Disability (desirable, not mandatory).

·         Demonstrated experience in or a willingness to learn the skills required to provide personal care support to people in all areas of their lives.

·         A genuine commitment to the inclusion of people in their local communities.

·         Ability to network with a large range of people including members of the community.

·         Strong communication skills (language and literacy) with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and legible records.

·         Ability to take on responsibility and accountability to drive positive change.

·         Willingness to collaborate and build positive relationships to achieve common goals.

·         Can bounce back from setbacks to navigate challenges.​

·         Bring a flexible, positive, and self-motivated mindset to your interactions every day.

·         Commitment to, and preferably experience in, working effectively with people who have complex communication and support needs.

·         A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

·         A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them).

·         The ability and relevant driver’s license to perform travel and work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Position may also require working active nights.

·         Compliance with OHS&W regulations, legislation, and Policies and Procedures is required. Successful completion of pre-employment safety screening checks, mandatory training, and their subsequent renewals is necessary.

Occupation Health Safety and Wellbeing (OHS&W)

·         Take reasonable care for their health, safety, and wellbeing and that of others.

·         Observe safe systems of work.

·         Report hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with the agreed incident reporting system.

·         Contribute to a positive culture in relation to OHS&W and participate in consultative structures.

·         Follow OHS&W policies and procedures.

Inclusion at Melba

Melba Support Services recognises the contribution that a diverse workforce makes to continuous improvement and service delivery and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Melba Support Services values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. People with disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Melba Support Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and day-to-day work. As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children’s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect.

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure Team in Rockhampton is looking for a passionate and experienced engineer to help deliver a range of regionally significant infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to set your career on a new trajectory, working with a variety of specialists across the business within Northern Queensland, the Northern Territory and beyond. Gain an unparalleled blend of technical, project management and commercial skills from the opportunities afforded from a regional office whilst working for a truly connected global consultancy.

Living in Rockhampton combines professional achievement with a rich, fulfilling lifestyle. With an office right on the Fitzroy River, you will really live and work in the natural beauty of the Capricorn Coast and Great Barrier Reef!

Known as the gateway to the Capricorn Coast, the city offers a warm climate, beautiful natural attractions, and a friendly, welcoming community. With a mix of urban amenities and outdoor adventures, you can enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to the region's development. AECOM fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ensuring that your time in Rockhampton is both professionally rewarding and personally enriching.

Join us in Rockhampton and be part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in one of Queensland’s most vibrant regions.

What a day in this role could involve:

• You will have the opportunity to get involved in managing and completing projects from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.
• Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering on time and within budget for design projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships working with various clients across a range of sectors.
• You will guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Technical Officer to join our team in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and compliance of our technical projects through meticulous supervision and coordination.

• Assist in the daily supervision and coordination of technical works across various projects
• Conduct thorough inspections of contractors' work to ensure adherence to approved drawings and specifications
• Maintain comprehensive quality records and monitor work progress, providing regular reports to management
• Implement and oversee quality assurance plans, ensuring consistency in inspections and testing procedures
• Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and relevant authorities to facilitate smooth execution of projects

• Guaranteed hours and shifts in Port Macquarie 2444, NSW
• Award rate $30.61 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

Do you have 6 months or more experience as a support or care worker including Personal Care Skills but don’t have a Certification in Aged Care or Individual Support? You may be exactly who we are looking for!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Port Macquarie 2444 area.

Your day will include:

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
• Personal care inc getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
• Providing respite and emotional support
• Social support and transport to appointments
• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia 

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 
• Guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.
• Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care
• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 
• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant