• Permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday 38 hour a week at Panorama
• Growth and development opportunities with laptop and mobile provided
• Respected and well-known organisation
• Supportive and inclusive environment

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.
People with disability who live, work, and receive support from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

This full-time role is an opportunity to take on unique workplace tasks. These include training and employee representation responsibilities for people with disability who work at Bedford and receive NDIS funding. The focus of the role is to implement a person-centred approach, ensuring our supported employees are always at the centre of, and involved in decision making relevant to them.
You will:

• Utilise a case management approach to assist employees with disability to identify strategies to achieve their workplace goals
• Listen to the thoughts, goals, concerns, and aspirations of our employees with disability
• Assist in the navigation of day-to-day challenges including incident management, behaviours of concern, and advocacy
• Regularly complete service delivery reviews for employees with disability
• Complete accurate and detailed wage assessment documentation using the appropriate Fair Work Award instrument

About You

As a reputable and recognised NDIS provider of choice we place a high value on previous experience working within the disability sector. However, we appreciate that some skills can be taught whereas others such as genuine passion for supporting people of all abilities to achieve their goals and dreams can be more difficult to train. With this in mind, we invite applications from people with a qualification in disability who may not have worked in the sector, this includes people with lived experience with disability and an honest desire to impact the lives of people with disability in a positive way.
Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• A qualification in Disability, Mental Health, Developmental Education, or Psychology
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment (desired)
• Understanding of the NDIS and the complexities of intellectual disabilities
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

For this role the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford.

• An acceptable clearance to work in the disability sector (DHS / DCSI / NDIS)
• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months)
• Driver’s Licence
• Photo ID
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

What’s in it for you?

• Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
• An opportunity for mentoring and development through formal and informal training
• Bedford pool vehicle for client transport
• Opportunity to visit multiple work sites
• On-site parking
• Flexibility to be able to work outside on occasions
• Be part of an organisation that is innovating to provide greater choice and control to people with disability
• Access to the Bedford rewards and recognition program
• Join an organisation creating a positive social change
• Flexible working arrangements available

Applications close 7th October 2024 - Click here to apply .

Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.
For a copy of the Position Description, please go to the careers page of our website at bedfordgroup.com.au/careers
If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Remy Prideaux, Team Leader Employee Development Coordinator on (08) 8256 4100 or email recruitment at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au All enquires will be treated in confidence.


At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 0211 or via email at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss any of your access needs. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.