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  POSITIONS VACANT  

Would you like to be part of a team that is focused on building the strength, wellbeing, resilience and cohesion of our growing Blue Mountains community?

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: 

Social Support Coordinator
PPT 24hrs Per Week up to 35hrs Per Week
SCHADS Award Level 3

This position provides social support and coordination for participants aged 65 years and older both individually and within group settings facilitating connection with family, friends and the community. Focus is on reducing loneliness and isolation for people living at home or in residential aged care facilities.

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This role works closely with volunteers and carers.

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Qualifications & experience; knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligible for membership of the AASW or other relevant welfare, health, community services, social science or related fields (acceptance pending confirmation of qualification completion within 3-6 months)

 

Skills and additional Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to show respect and empathy for, and work to support the diverse needs and aspirations of all participants, their carers, and volunteers.

  • Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

  • Ability to prioritise work tasks and apply initiative.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to work with volunteers.

  • Competent computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, email/internet, database).

 

Conditions of Employment

  • The position is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010.

  • Fleet vehicles are available for work-related travel.

This position requires you to have:

  •  a current Criminal Record Check.

  • a current driver’s licence.

  • a current first aid certificate ( this can be obtained through BelongBM)

  • monthly supervision. This will be provided by Belong Blue Mountains in working hours using an external facilitator.​

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For enquiries, please call Sonda on 0413 282 010 or email smitchell@belongbm.org.au.

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Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing.

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We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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Position applications close on the 15th September at 5pm.

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Social Support Coordinator

Social Work Dementia and Wellbeing Navigation (DAWN) Program
PPT 10hrs Per Week Temporary contract until 30th June 2026
Health Professionals and Support Services Award Level 3

The position will provide social work clinical assessment and interventions to clients 65yearsand over and their carers referred to the DAWN program. Working within a multidisciplinary team this role will focus upon providing support to people with dementia and their carers emotionally and practically to lessen the burden of care and help identify strategies for self- care.

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Qualifications & experience; knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must hold as a minimum a Bachelor Degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with at least 5 years’ experience

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Conditions of Employment​

  • The position is covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010

  • This position requires you to have:

  • a current Criminal Record Check

  • a current driver’s licence

  • Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (two vaccinations and a booster)

  • Belong BM staff have access to Salary and Meal & Entertainment packaging .

  • Belong BM practices flexible work conditions for its employees.

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For enquiries, please call Gill on 0402 854 938 or email gmenear@belongbm.org.au.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing.

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We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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Position applications close on the 15th September at 5pm.

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Social Work Dementia and Wellbeing

Gardener
PPT 28hrs Per Week up to 35hrs Per Week
SHADS Award Level 2

Gardener required with experience using power tools, mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, minor tree work, weeding and general garden maintenance and ability to be a self- starter, working with minimal supervision. This position requires knowledge of Horticulture and/or extensive experience in all aspects of garden care.

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​Qualifications & experience; knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence,

  • Ability to work as an effective team member,

  • Current relevant first aid certificate or willingness to obtain,

  • Current Working with Children’s check and Criminal Record check.

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Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience working with children,

  • Basic understanding of WHS issues.

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Conditions of Employment

  • This position is covered under the Children’s Services Award 2010.

  • This position requires a Working with Children Check as well as a Criminal Record Check.

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For enquiries, please ring Claire on 0413 285 833 or email cgrover@belongbm.org.au.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing.

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We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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Gardener

Bus Driver / Childcare Support Worker - Casual
Katoomba Out of School Hours Service (KOOSH)
Award Level Children’s Services Award 2010 Children’s Services Employees (CSE)

The KOOSH service provides before and after school and vacation childcare services. The role of the Bus Driver/Childcare Support Worker is to safely provide transport to and/or from school for children attending Before School Care and After School Care, and assisting in the preparation, provision and clearing up of afternoon tea for children attending.

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Qualifications & experience; knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence,

  • Ability to work as an effective team member,

  • Current relevant first aid certificate or willingness to obtain,

  • Current Working with Children’s check and Criminal Record check.

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Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience working with children,

  • Basic understanding of WHS issues.

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Conditions of Employment

  • This position is covered under the Children’s Services Award 2010.

  • This position requires a Working with Children Check as well as a Criminal Record Check.

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For enquiries, please ring Cate on 0413 285 833 or email charrison@belongbm.org.au.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing.

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We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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Bus Driver
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