At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA community. Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. Based on Awabakal land in Newcastle, we currently have opportunities for you to join our team and provide support to our clients, including respected Elders, by creating opportunities for connection to culture and community. We are seeking to make a practical contribution to social and cultural connectedness and improving wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people. This role will create meaningful client relationships, shaping not only the futures of others but also your own and ensure Aboriginal cultures and languages are supported. These positions are part-time ongoing. Whilst we welcome applications from all candidates, these roles are targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, these candidates will be assessed as a priority. Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and amazing benefits: The ability to spend time supporting and empowering Aunts and Uncles in your community Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Ceremonial Leave $100 per year Well-being Allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class) Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA. And if that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. This includes: Specialist training opportunities Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support and/or a Certificate IV in Disability We invest $5,000 in training in your first year Duties will include: Building and supporting cultural journeys for Aboriginal clients through community activities to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing Delivering personalised support in a group home setting by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication and manual handling Identification of culturally safe activities in the group home such as musical therapy inclusive of the didgeridoo and clap sticks, or storytime and art Ensuring clients have access to information to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent Transporting clients, using CPA minivan, if applicable Requirements Knowledge and genuine commitment to helping clients to maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual and physical relationship with their land and waters Awareness of Closing the Gap Targets and Outcomes is beneficial to the role but not essential Ability to navigate complex and diverse client family dynamics A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum) is preferred Live locally to Awabakal land Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity towards the social and cultural needs of Aboriginal people and their families. A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for a period of 12 months. Important information: At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here . Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights , wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact careerscerebralpalsy.org.au