Occupational Therapist

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Location:
Emet Care unit 1, 24-28 Glennie St N, Gosford, NSW

About Us:
At Emet Care, we are a values-driven allied health service committed to empowering individuals and families through evidence-based, compassionate support. As a Christian organisation, we are guided by faith-based principles of integrity, kindness, humility, and service. We seek to provide care that honours the dignity of every person and reflects our commitment to Christian values.

The Role:
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to work across a range of areas including paediatrics, disability, functional capacity assessment, and mental health. The ideal candidate will be comfortable applying their skills across varied presentations and settings as needed.

We are looking for someone who not only brings professional skill and compassion to their work, but who also shares and upholds the Christian values that are central to our practice.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct functional assessments and deliver goal-based OT interventions

Develop and implement client-centred therapy plans

Prepare high-quality documentation, including NDIS reports and progress reviews

Liaise with families, support coordinators, educators, and other health professionals

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Eligibility to work in Australia

Current Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Access to own transport and valid driver’s licence

Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills

A commitment to upholding Christian values in practice and team culture

Experience working with children, NDIS participants, or mental health clients is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:
Flexible part-time hours with room to grow

A supportive, faith-aligned and collaborative team culture

Regular supervision and mentoring

Opportunities to develop your practice across diverse clinical areas

Admin and peer support to help you focus on what matters — your clients

Apply Now:
If you’re looking to make a real impact and join a compassionate, faith-driven team that values both clients and clinicians, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

Board Trainee (Volunteer)

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Do you want to make a real impact in your community and grow as a leader, shaping a future where everyone feels safe in their home?

Peninsula Lighthouse is dedicated to helping individuals impacted by domestic and family violence on the Central Coast, transforming their lives from surviving to thriving. We need passionate leaders to help guide that mission.

We’re looking for a Board Trainee (Volunteer) – a passionate changemaker eager to develop leadership skills while supporting families in crisis.

What You’ll Bring:
• A passion for people, purpose, and community impact
• Experience or interest in marketing, events, PR, or social media
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior leadership
• Openness to learning and growing into an influential board member

What You’ll Do:
• Lead efforts to drive fundraising, sponsorships, and public awareness
• Contribute to shaping PR and marketing strategies
• Assist in planning events and engaging with the community
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, and local influencers
• Collaborate with a passionate team to create lasting change

What You’ll Get:
• Gain hands-on boardroom experience and leadership skills
• Receive mentorship and guidance to help shape your leadership journey
• Make a lasting impact on families in crisis in your community

Board meetings occur bi-monthly, after hours, on the Central Coast.

If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your leadership skills, and contribute to a meaningful cause—we would love to hear from you.

Send your expression of interest, marked “EOI – Board Trainee position” to: The Secretary | [email protected]

Board Secretary (Volunteer)

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At Peninsula Lighthouse, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home. We support individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence, helping them transition from crisis to confidence from surviving to thriving.

The Role: Board Secretary

We are currently seeking a Board Secretary to join our volunteer Board of Directors. This pivotal role supports the Chair and CEO by ensuring sound governance and smooth board operations. You will help strengthen our foundation as we grow and serve the Central Coast community.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and schedule bi-monthly board meetings (held after hours on the Central Coast)
• Support onboarding of new board members and uphold the Board’s Code of Conduct
• Maintain the register of interests and track director terms
• Record accurate minutes and manage the approval process
• Organise and securely store board records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with ACNC and ATO governance standards
• Provide guidance on not-for-profit governance practices and policies

About You
• Excellent organisational and written communication skills
• Previous experience in board governance or secretarial roles (experience in NFP sector desirable)
• Strong alignment with the mission to support families affected by domestic and family violence
• A willingness to serve with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to confidentiality and good governance

Why Join Us?
• Join a values-led organisation making a real difference in the lives of others
• Work with a passionate team of professionals and community leaders
• Use your skills to help shape a sustainable, impactful future

How to Apply
Please email your Expression of Interest (subject line: “EOI – Board Secretary Position”) to: Natasha Kelley [email protected]

MYOB Bookkeeper

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AUSTRALIA’S OWN HAVE AN OPENING FOR AN EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED MYOB BOOKKEPER+ WHO IS VERSATILE, FLEXIBLE, & THRIVES ON CHALLENGES. IF YOU’RE KEEN TO GAIN VITAL KNOWLEDGE TO HELP OTHERS, LOVE TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED & ARE FIT & HEALTHY, EMAIL
YOUR RESUME WITHOUT DELAY TO:[email protected]

Position Vacancy: PDHPE Teacher (Part-time and Casual)

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Belmont Christian College invites applications from suitably qualified PDHPE Teacher for Secondary school students in a Part-time position for a 6-month contract of three days per week.

We are also looking for PDHPE Casual teachers to build our talent pool.

We are now seeking expressions of interest from anyone who is passionate about assisting Kingdom Education and working in a productive team environment with students.

The successful applicant should:

Be a committed Christian who is actively involved in their local church
Have a genuine love of children and be committed to their growth in learning
Contribute to the life of the College community
Expect to be part of a God-honouring collaborative staff team
Details of the role involves:
Curriculum & Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging PDHPE lessons aligned with the NSW curriculum, ensuring a positive impact on student learning. Assess progress through formative and summative assessments, provide feedback, and foster an inclusive learning environment.
Communication: Use clear, adaptive communication in teaching PDHPE concepts, engage students actively, and maintain open dialogue with parents and colleagues.
Innovation & Growth: Integrate technology, stay updated on trends, and apply evidence-based teaching strategies for PDHPE curriculum.
Safety: Conduct risk assessments, enforce safety protocols, and ensure a secure learning environment.
The PDHPE teacher plays a crucial role in promoting students’ physical, mental, and social well-being by fostering healthy habits and active lifestyles. And in equipping students with essential life skills, including resilience, teamwork, and decision-making, to navigate personal and societal challenges. Through engaging lessons and sports programs, they inspire confidence, self-discipline, and lifelong fitness.

This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who is passionate about Christian education, adopts a relational approach to their work demonstrating experience and a willingness to partner with teachers, students and parents.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 7 March.

To Apply: Please complete the application form on our website and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the full selection criteria outlined in the job description.

Disability Support Worker

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Disability Support Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

As part of a team, carry out lawful duties following the support plan, and directive from supervising personnel.

RISK ASSESSED ROLE

· Current Worker Screening approval

· Working with Children Check for Paid Employment

· New Worker – NDIS Induction Module

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:

Casual

REPORT TO:

Team Leaders

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including:

· Personal tasks

· Domestic assistance

· Respite

· Social support

· Transport

· Meal preparation

· Group participation

· Life skills development

Your role will be to support our clients in their day-to-day living, including personal care, washing, cleaning, laundry, preparing and cooking meals and shopping.

Support Workers will provide our clients with opportunities for choice, self-advocacy and participation.

Your primary duty is to ensure a high-quality delivery of care to our service users. You are expected to contribute to our participants feeling respected, safe and protected from exploitation, negligence and/or abuse. You have the responsibility to report any inappropriate, actual or suspected, treatment of participants to your Manager.

Disability Support Workers’ professional engagement with clients should be modelled by generating quality person-centred care. They will facilitate clients’ access to the community, including group/program/individual activities aimed at supporting and assisting persons with a disability in their community environment. Staff are also expected to present a positive and professional image of the organisation when interacting with clients, family members, advocates, service providers, funding bodies and the general community.

Hygiene Needs

· Showering and bathing including eye and oral care

· Dressing and grooming

· Toileting and continence management

· Washing, hanging and storage of clothing or linen

· Keeping participant’s room and environment tidy and clean

Dietary & Nutrition Needs

· Grocery Shopping

· Meal planning, preparation and or set up and assist with feeding

· Supervising or administration medication

· Arrange transport an support participants to attend medical appointments

· Sending prescriptions and collecting medication from pharmacy

· Monitoring blood pressure, pain, wounds and dressings if required

· Behaviour Supports as specified in the participant’s Behaviour Plan

Personal Administration

· Shopping for and with participants

· Banking and paying bills if applicable

Activities of Daily Living

· Carry out as instructed and/or designated and demonstrate initiative, tasks and activities aimed at meeting the participant’s personal/living community needs, team objectives and/or program goals which is consistent with the organisation’s practices

· Ensure participant’s appliances and equipment are kept clean and in good working condition.

· Perform household duties

Mobility and Transfers

· Assist participants with mobility requirements in accordance with training provided and the relevant workplace health and safety standard.

· Correctly and appropriately use mobility aids such as walking aids, belts, lifters, foot/let supports or prosthetics and transfers

Occupational Health and Safety

· Reporting faulty, damaged or missing equipment as soon as possible by writing in communication book, hazard register and informing Team Leader.

· Adhering to Manual Handling Policies

· Be aware of safe working conditions and implement safe working practices in all work areas

Advocacy

· Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support participants to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to the community activities, venues and services.

· Promote empowerment and the right to choice for service users within the community

· Participate in developing individual program plans and be accountable for their outcomes.

Additional Supports

*Adequate training and assessment required prior to performing these tasks*

· Gastronomy or PEG feeding

· Catheter Management (indwelling or suprapubic)

· Checking blood sugar levels

Professional Development, Education and Training

· Maintain current knowledge and understanding of the relevant organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

· To embrace change in line with principles of continuous improvement and play an active role in the future developing and direction of the organisation

· When required, orientation of new staff

· Actively participate in on-the-job training

Teamwork

· Participate in meetings and training sessions

· Promote and maintain a positive and safe working environment for all.

Conduct and Behaviour

· Carry out and promote positive routines, duties and or activities in a respectful and flexible manner, which are meaningful and purposeful to the participant

· Encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviour and effectively manage challenging behaviour

· Respond to a crisis within specified guidelines (i.e. Disability Services Manual, Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, service duty roster), and seek assistance to situations outside of specified instructions

Communication and Documentation

· Abide by organisation communication, reporting and participant progress practices and procedures by maintaining timely and accurate records.

· Work with participants, family members and other stakeholders in a collaborative and supportive manner

· Report potential hazards, incidents, and concerns in a time and professional manner

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

· Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.

· Current WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid Certificate

· Drivers License

· Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle

· Smart phone

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 6 months relevant experience

· Experience supporting People with Disability.

· Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.

· Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

SKILLS:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.

· Strong time management and ability to prioritise.

· Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.

· Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.

· Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

· Demonstrated ability to establish a professional working relationship with participants that is supportive, encouraging and in line with their individual personal plan.

· Demonstrated skills supporting and caring for participants with a complex support need e.g., challenging behaviours, complex medical supports.

· Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to-a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and different community settings.

· A commitment to the values of dignity, respect, inclusion, empowerment, confidentiality, and strength-based practice.

· Knowledge and ability to apply the principles and guidelines of the Disability Services Act (2006).

· A positive and professional attitude about personal care work.

· Possess well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of a team. (the team may consist of other disability support workers and the coordinator, families, clients)

· Commitment to adhere to guidelines around privacy and confidentiality and all other BDS policies and procedures.

· General awareness of health and safety issues and demonstrated ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.

· Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and using initiative within parameters of Beyond Disability Supports policy and procedures.

· Established conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

· Demonstrate a genuine interest in personal and professional development, in line with organisational values & vision

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $41.76 – $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance
Travel reimbursement
Schedule:

Afternoon shift
Day shift
Morning shift
Rotating roster
Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:

Bonus
Christmas bonus
Overtime pay
Penalty rates
Application Question(s):

Do you have a Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar?
Do you have experience working with participants in a Supported Independent Living or working in an aged cared?
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (Required)
Working with Children Check (Required)
National Police Certificate (Required)
Driver Licence (Required)

For more information contact Kevin at Beyond Disability Supports on 4313 1802

Payroll Officer

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Melos Education Limited are seeking a Payroll/Finance Assistant to join our Business Services team due to growth in shared services requirements across the Melos network of schools. The successful applicant should possess an ability to work with numbers and general administration skills. This position would suit a person returning to the work force, beginning their career and willing to undertake further training or wanting a change to work in a Christian environment. On the job training will be provided to candidates.

Skills and experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential:

– Payroll processing and updating employee records
– General administration tasks e.g. updating/maintaining database records; scanning & filing

This role will focus on payroll processing with some scope to assist with other duties.

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

– High level of interpersonal and communication skills
– Accuracy in working with data entry and systems
– Critical thinking

For full details and criteria regarding the position, please refer to the Job Description available on the Melos website, along with an application form at website
https://www.melos.education/news-events/employment/finance-officer-payroll

The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of Melos.

Enquiries may be addressed to Martina Stiemer [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 9 March 2025 and are to be submitted online using the application form.

Secondary TAS Teacher

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Secondary TAS Teacher

Situated in the Newcastle region, Belmont Christian College is a co-educational College of over 900 students.

Belmont Christian College invites applications from suitably qualified Secondary Christian educators to serve as a full time TAS teacher.

This position is an opportunity for an experienced, innovative Christian educator who is passionate about Kingdom Education and desires to work within a productive team environment. The role of the Secondary TAS Teacher is to deliver high-quality Christian teaching and learning programs aligned with the TAS curriculum. This includes fostering student engagement and skill development in areas such as Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Software Engineering, and other practical based disciplines.

The successful applicant should:
● Be able to provide quality TAS Christian education to students in Years 7 -12.
● NESA teacher accreditation.
● Current Working with Children Check.
● Compliant with all NESA requirements in regard to course specifications, mandatory hours, assessment tasks, assessment criteria and accurate record keeping and standards of the College.
● Substantial experience in teaching students TAS lessons.

All staff are required to be Christians, active in their local church.

Applicants should have experience and a willingness to teach Stage 4 Technology Mandatory, Stage 5 Industrial Technology-Timber and Stage 6 Design and Technology.

This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who adopts a relational approach to their teaching demonstrating experience and a willingness to work collaboratively with other teachers, students and parents.

The closing date for applications is 15th February, 2025.
Please apply online by logging into bcc.nsw.edu.au and clicking on “join our team”.

Landscaping Team Leader (Qualified)

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Are you the person we are searching for?
If so, you will be an innovative, experienced and passionate Landscaping Tradesperson.
You will be working alongside a dynamic team of industry professionals who go above and beyond for our clients, in keeping with our core values of excellence, integrity and genuine care.
The Overview of the role:
• Lead and manage all on site Landscaping activities required to execute each project
• Engage with Customers to provide a positive service delivery experience
• Coordinate team, contractors and suppliers to achieve project outcomes
• Liaise with Project Manager regarding project schedules, outcomes and reporting
• Demonstrate an excellence in landscaping trade skills
• Actively engage in training and developing apprentices at all levels
• Maintain a proactive interest in the industry and professional development
About Us:
Commencing in 2018 Looking Up Landscapes was established with a passion to create durable and beautiful Landscapes for real people to really live in. We pride ourselves on providing a positive encounter for every Client from inquiry, through the design and construction process, right to the big reveal.
However our primary passion at Looking Up Landscapes is our People. Recognising that any company is only as a good as its people, Looking Up Landscapes proactively provides a supportive work environment, with intentional opportunity for growth and development with the company, and a positive work-life balance.
About you:
• Completed qualifications in Landscape Construction Cert III or higher
• Current Trade Licence/Qualified Supervisors Certificate
• Minimum 7 years industry experience
• Sound understanding of Residential and/or Commercial Landscaping
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Willingness to innovate and problem solve
• Creativity and passion for the industry

Conditions:
• Competitive full time Salary between $85000 – $95000 plus Super
• Employer funded 5 days of paid Community Service leave
• 9-day Fortnight
• Provision of a Work Vehicle as a tool of trade
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing company looking to expand

So, if you are an innovative, experienced and passionate Landscaping Tradesperson then apply now by sending you r Resume with a cover letter explaining why you are an ideal candidate by email to [email protected] by 14th February, 2025.

Commercial Cleaning Job

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Commercial Cleaning Opportunity

Exude Clean is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented cleaner to join our team. We proudly serve a wide range of commercial clients across the Gosford, Central Coast, and Tuggerah Lakes areas. The role offers consistent, ongoing work of up to 20 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours.

We offer flexible working hours, including both daytime and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently or as part of a team.

For more information or to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact Laszlo at 046 665 1457.