Disability Support Worker

‘Team, balance, community, benefits, environment, autonomy, connecting…’

These are some of the top reasons our staff rate OVAHS as an Employer of Choice in the Kimberley region.

We do what we love, and we love what we do. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in our region, and that’s why the delivery of quality and culturally-secure primary and allied health services is our passion. We work adaptively and with transparency to determine, prioritize, and meet the health and well-being needs of Aboriginal people in our region.

OVAHS is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering clinical, allied health and mental health throughout Kununurra and surrounding communities. We are looking for a likeminded individual to join our team of professionals, based at our office in Kununurra.

About the role

• The primary role of a support worker is to work in partnership with individuals who have a disability (and where appropriate their families and carers) to implement, review and refine agreed strategies to support the person to achieve the goals identified in their support plan.
• To work as part of the OVAHS team in providing a quality and patient focused health care.
• Ensure the focus of care is on the needs of Aboriginal patients within the context of their cultural identity, family and social circumstances.

OVAHS is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

What you can expect from working at OVAHS:

As well as working in a positive team culture and supportive environment, OVAHS offers multiple benefits to employees, including and not limited to:

1. Above award wage: ACCHS Award 2020, Grade 4 ($79,992.42 – 84,924.00)
2. Rental allowance – $6,240 per annum pro rata
3. 12-month Annual Airfare $1,800 on continued service
4. 5 weeks accrued Annual leave per annum
5. Additional 2-weeks of paid leave over the Christmas closure period, inclusive of public holidays
6. Salary Sacrifice greatly increasing take-home pay
7. Superannuation
8. Ongoing professional development

To apply, please submit the below documents below

1. A Cover Letter addressing each of the selection criteria (located within the attached job description)
2. A current CV/Resume along with the names of a least two referees