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Community Inclusion Worker – Social Connections (Day Program)

At Scope, We Celebrate People!

We have an exciting seasonal opportunity for our sports-focused, active, and motivating Disability Support Workers to take on the role of Community Inclusion Worker across our Melbourne Balloon Football and Inclusive Hockey programs based in Keysborough.

Reporting to the Community Inclusion Project Lead, this role is all about bringing Scope’s Community Inclusion programs to life. You’ll facilitate fun, safe, and engaging weekly Balloon Football and Inclusive Hockey games for people with disability, build strong relationships with clients, families, volunteers, and school students, and ensure each session runs smoothly with equipment ready to go. In addition to leading the seasonal weekly games, you may support Community Inclusion events and expos, help promote programs locally, and strengthen connections with community groups. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being active, connecting with people, and creating meaningful, inclusive experiences.

Program Details

• One day per week, 3-hour shifts 
• Paid at your current hourly rate
• This is seasonal work in addition to your current roster.
• Inclusive Hockey Southeast (Keysborough): February 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19
• Balloon Football Southeast (Keysborough): April 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 17, (no programs run during school holidays) 

What You’ll Bring

• Experience supporting people with disability and facilitating group programs, ideally including all-ability or modified sports
• A friendly, engaging approach with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively while staying organised, adaptable, and solution-focused
• Physical capability to deliver active programs and comfort travelling to community venues as required
• Professionalism, respect, and a genuine commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and creating positive experiences for everyone involved
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft applications.

Role Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR
• VIC Driver’s licence
• International Police Check for oversees periods longer than 12 months
• Availability to work all dates listed above

To recognise the contribution, you make to the lives of our customer, we offer a competitive remuneration package that includes options for:

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
• Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)

About Scope

Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia.

Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform.  You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

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Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please express your interest by applying and responding to the application questions. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview, and successful candidates will be placed in an eligibility pool.