Title: Communicate Guide
Employment: Part time / Permanent
Salary: $33.41 - $36.46 per hour, plus super and NFP Salary packaging.
Location: Various - Lalor, Brunswick, Sandringham, Moonee Ponds, Springvale.

About the role 

As a Communication Guide your role is to assist our deafblind clients access the community in the ways that they choose, provide support in their everyday lives, whilst communicating with them through Auslan, or various other methods of available deafblind communication.

The position works in consultation with our clients to identify their strengths and values and develop a range of goals.

We are looking for individuals that strive to deliver the best possible community participation and to enhance and develop the people we support, to achieve their full potential in life. 

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Auslan skills are mandatory – (Deaf, Diploma or studying towards Diploma or CODA)
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to write clear client case notes.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence
• Reliable and registered vehicle (Able Roadworthy Assessment required) and car insurance.
• Record of a NDIS Workers Screening Check or a willingness to obtain one.
• Record of a current First Aid and CPR Certificate or a willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Deafblind Culture and experience working in Disability and/ age care sector is desirable

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached: Deafblind Communication Guide - Position Description - May 2024.pdf

Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).
• Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) and an additional 2 days of personal leave each year
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

How to apply

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and Queensland. 

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

If you have any further questions please contact Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Careers@ableaustralia.org.au