Current Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working with Lifestyle Solutions. We are always looking for energetic, resourceful and committed people to join our team. Becoming a member of that team means you are joining a group of people committed to making a difference to people’s lives within our community and you will be paid to do so.
For more information on HOW TO APPLY for any of the below listed positions, please refer to the “How to Apply” guide located on the right of this page.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? ….. if you would like to be considered for any future vacancies, please contact our People and Culture Department at jobs@lifestylesolutions.org.au or telephone (02) 4014 7800.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our current vacancies updated on Monday 20 February 2012 are listed below, alphabetically by State/Territory.
New South Wales
Clinical Services Positions Various Positions available throughout Sydney
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and skilled clinicians to join our newly formed Specialist Support Services Team. The team provides specialised clinical services to children, youth, adult and families across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and creative team.
Various positions are available within our Out of Home Care, Disability and Community Justice Programs.
Clinical/Forensic Psychologist (Ref: CFP.Feb12.Clincal Service Team) Experienced clinical /forensic psychologist required to work within our Community Justice Program. This position will provide clinical leadership in the development and implementation of treatment programs and clinical services. Essential criteria: Masters Qualifications in psychology, experience in supervising clinicians and skills to manage the internship program.
Clinician-Forensic (Ref: CM.Feb12.Clincal Service Team) Experienced clinician required to work within our Community Justice Program. This position is responsible for providing and monitoring high quality clinical services and requires skills in Systemic Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Essential criteria: Post graduate qualifications in Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or relevant areas.
Senior Clinician OOHC (Ref: SCOOHC.Feb12.Clincal Service Team) Experienced Senior Clinician required to provide and monitor high quality clinical services within out of home care and disability. You will also be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentoring of clinical staff within the team. Essential criteria: Post graduate qualifications in Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or relevant areas. Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disability and knowledge and understanding of trauma based treatment approaches.
Clinician- OOHC (Ref: COOHC.Feb12.Clincal Service Team) Experienced clinician required to provide high quality clinical services to clients in Out of Home Care. Essential criteria: Post graduate qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or relevant areas. Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disability in out of home care is desirable.
Clinician- Disability (Ref: CD.Feb12.Clincal Service Team) Experienced clinician to provide specialist clinical behaviour support in relation to people we support with an intellectual disability, severe challenging behaviours and complex needs. Essential criteria: Post graduate qualifications in Psychology, Social work, Behavioural Sciences or relevant areas. Experience working with people with an intellectual disability.
The successful applicant will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring and supervision. Opportunities for continued professional development as well as a generous remuneration package with salary packaging and vehicle.
For more information on these positions please contact Kylie Vos - Manager Specialist Support on 02 88013200. To request a Job Description/Selection Criteria please email elisa.richardson@lifestylesolutions.org.au quoting the job reference number in the subject line.
YOUTH SUPPORT WORKERS Full time, Part time and Casual - Rosemeadow Oswald/Hotspur, Kellyville, Anngrove, Nth Ryde, Leonay, Orchards Hills, LIandilo, Old LIandilo, Werrington County.
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Flexible hours
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Attractive rates
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Rewarding career
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Immediate start for the right person
Lifestyle Solutions is a Child and Family Service provider that seeks to support and work alongside people in creating lifestyle opportunities that provide dignity and community. We are seeking to employ energetic, resourceful and committed people to provide support to children, young people and/or adults with high complex needs living in our Sydney Out of Home Care Services.
You will have experience working with people have challenging behaviours and high needs. You will be responsible for providing care to children, young people and/or adults, in a personalised environment, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Selection Criteria
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Relevant experience in working with people with disabilities or a related areas (mental health and youth services)
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Proven experience that demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and positive commitment to the duties and responsibilities of a Community Support Worker
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Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate well to people in care and their families
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Willingness to work shift work on a 7 day roster including weekends, sleepover shifts and public holidays as required
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Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with and have knowledge of community resources and other services relative to the care of people with disability living in the community
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Competent oral and written communication skills, and competent administrative and documentation skills
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Current Drivers Licence
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Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain on.
Becoming a member of Lifestyle Solutions means you are joining a team of people committed to making a difference to people’s lives within our community. Salary is paid according to NSW SACS Award with salary packaging available.
Applications Close: Tuesday 1st March 2012.
For more information on the position please contact Tamena Yarak on 8801 3200. To apply please communicate which location you are interested in, send a covering letter outlining your experience and how you meet the selection criteria and a resume to jobs@lifestylesolutions.org.au – quoting Job reference VASY.YSW.Feb12.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS
Full time, Part time and Casual positions available in
Richmond, Kenthurst, Quakers Hill and Dural Locations
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Flexible hours
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Attractive rates
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Person Centred Culture
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Rewarding career
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Immediate start for the right person
Are you passionate about genuine inclusion for people with support needs and the difference you can make to their lives? We are seeking to employ experienced energetic, resourceful and committed people for an immediate start within some of our Sydney based operations.
You will be responsible for providing person centred support to people with disabilities or youth who have complex needs. The range of supports provided include but are not limited to; community participation & independence skill building, implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs, assistance with budgeting, facilitation of family contact and case management, assistance with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and where required personal care.
Becoming a member of Lifestyle Solutions means you are joining a team of people committed to making a difference to people’s lives within our community.
All CSW roles are required to work on a 7 day roster which involves sleepover shifts. Salary is paid according to NSW SACS Award with salary packaging available.
Applications Close: Monday 27 February 2012.
For more information on the position please contact Elizabeth Kerr on 0409 031 515.
To apply please send a covering letter outlining your experience and resume to jobs@lifestylesolutions.org.au – quoting Job reference RKQD.CSW.Feb12 and the location you are applying for.
SUPPORT WORKER
(Casual position - Annandale)
Be paid to make a difference
No prior experience necessary
Outgoing and enthusiastic person required
This position will involve working in part of a small team to support a young woman. The successful applicant will provide support (including some personal care) and companionship to this young woman as she goes about her daily life. You will walk alongside her in the community/university and engage with her in her chosen social activities including going to the movies, shopping, eating out, attending theatre, music events and much more!
The person we are seeking must have an enthusiastic and positive approach, be patient, resourceful, creative and genuinely interested in young people with disabilities and social inclusion. Workers will be given direction and guidance from the team, on the job training will be provided.
Flexibility is preferred; occasional evening work may be required. A current driver’s license is essential and current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage. Salary is paid in accordance with NSW SACS Award.
Applications close Friday 2 March 2012.
For further information please contact Dawn Starrett on 0400 485 040.
To apply please send a detailed covering letter outlining your experience and resume to dawn.starrett@ls.org.au.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
(Nelson Bay area)
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Flexible hours
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Person Centred Culture
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Rewarding career
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Immediate start for the right person
Are you passionate about genuine inclusion for people with support needs and the difference you can make to their lives? We are seeking to employ an energetic, resourceful and committed person for an immediate start within the NELSON BAY area.
You will be responsible for providing person centred support to a young person with a disability and complex needs. The range of supports provided include but are not limited to; community participation & independence skill building, implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs, assistance with budgeting, assistance with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and where required personal care.
Becoming a member of Lifestyle Solutions means you are joining a team of people committed to making a difference to people’s lives within our community.
Due to the nature of the person we support, Female applicants are encouraged to apply. All CSW roles are required to work on a 7 day roster which may involve sleepover shifts and weekends. Salary is paid according to NSW SACS Award.
Applications Close: Friday 17 February 2012.
For more information on the position please contact Sara Briton on 0407 595 882.
Please send a covering letter outlining your experience and resume to jobs@lifestylesolutions.org.au – quoting Job reference Nelson Bay.CSW.Feb12.
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SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY
Bathurst & Orange area
Are you an enthusiastic, reliable and resourceful person interested in working with community members with disabilities in the Bathurst & Orange area?
Positions exist for Support Workers. You must have mid-level experience in dealing with people with challenging behaviours. Some of the people we support require high levels of care; you will work together in exploring and accomplishing their personal goals.
If you are someone who believes in supporting people in a way that is individual, flexible and person focussed, we would like to hear from you.
The position is casual paid under the NSW SACS award. Hours will be rostered between 9 and 3 weekdays but some flexibility would be desired.
Male and female applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a current first aid certificate (or willing to obtain), access to a car and hold a current driver’s licence.
Applications close: Monday 27 February 2012
If you require more information please contact Tammy Fisher on 0437689007 or to apply please send a detailed covering letter and resume to Tammy.Fisher@ls.org.au
SUPPORT WORKERS
Casual position - Newcastle
A family whose daughter is involved in the Community Participation Program – self managed option, are seeking to employ a Support Worker to assist their 19-year old daughter who has high support needs.
The successful applicant will provide support for the young person to participate, connect, contribute and be recognised as a member of the wider community. Activities may include hydrotherapy, music events, and outings, alternatively due to the young person’s health needs the support will be provided in the home.
This position will also involve assisting the young person with many different aspects of daily living, including some personal care. Applicants should be prepared to have some set hours but maybe called upon to work weekends or after hours at varying times and on an as needed basis.
The person we are seeking must have an enthusiastic and positive approach, be patient, resourceful, creative and genuinely interested in young people with disabilities and social inclusion. Workers will be given direction and guidance from the young person’s family and on the job training will be provided.
A current driver’s license is essential and experience in working with people with high support needs and a First Aid Certificate would be an advantage. Salary is paid in accordance with NSW SACS Award Grade 2.
If you would like to be part of the support team for this young person and help create opportunities to build community connections and establish relationships within the local community, then this a position for you.
Please send your expression of interest outlining your experience and resume to Petra at petra.ahrensmurray@ls.org.au or phone 0417 415 349 for further details.
Northern Territory
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS
(Casual and part time positions available in Alice Springs)
Be paid to make a difference and join a team of people committed to making a difference to people’s lives within our community.
Are you passionate about genuine inclusion for people with support needs and the difference you can make to their lives? We are seeking to employ experienced, energetic, and committed people for an immediate start within our ALICE SPRINGS Disability Accommodation services in both casual and part time positions.
You will be responsible for providing person centred support to people with disabilities or youth who have complex needs. The range of supports provided include but are not limited to; community participation and independence skill building, implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs, facilitation of family contact, assistance with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and where required personal care.
All applicants are required to have a current first aid certificate and drivers licence and will be required to work on a 7 day roster which involves sleepover shifts. Experience working with people with a disability is also preferred. Salary is paid according to NT SACS Award with salary packaging available.
Applications Close: Friday 2 March 2012
For more information on these positions please contact Operations Manager Judy Nagel on 0417 927 039.
Please send a covering letter outlining your experience and resume to jobs@lifestylesolutions.org.au– quoting reference AS.CSW.Feb12.
Queensland
No vacancies at the moment – please check again soon
Tasmania
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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