Employment Opportunities

LFE Community Supports employs over 80 staff across Young and districts. LFE recognises the
importance of acquiring and maintaining quality staff.  Subsequently, every effort is made to
maintain job satisfaction by facilitating:

• Rewarding work
• job opportunities
• career development
• ongoing training
• friendly workplaces

Do you have a passion for working with people, have excellent communication skills, including IT
and teamwork skills, have excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, honesty, reliability, a
great sense of humour, compassion and empathy, self-motivation and a high degree of ethics,
are a strong advocate for people’s rights, are non-judgmental, have an understanding of
government legislation including the Disability Service Standards, WHS, Cultural Diversity and
Equal Employment Opportunity.

We also highly regard: Certificate IV or higher in Disabilities or relevant qualification and/or
experience; First Aid Certificate; and a good driving record.  If you want to join our friendly team
and make a difference in the lives of people with challenged abilities, don’t wait for a position to
be advertised; Contact us today! We are always looking for the right people to join us.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER Young 

LFE provides intensive training and support (some 24:7) to people with challenged abilities;
within people’s own homes, the community and the Day Activity Centre’s, in line with participant’s
NDIS goals and organisational policies.

Essential criteria:

• High standard of communication skills including: computer; report writing; liaison/people
• Ability to train/teach
• Available to work all shifts – weekdays, evenings, sleepovers and weekends
• Exponent of people’s rights
• High level of self motivation and ethics
• High standard of interpersonal skills, including self awareness
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses/studies if required
• Assist with personal care when required
• Assist with medication when required
• Full employment history; also include the year and level you completed your schooling

Essential licenses and checks:

• Covid 19 Vaccination – Digital certificate to be provided
• Current driver’s licence – copy to be provided
• RMS Driving Record – copy to be provided
• Satisfactory National Police check – less than 6 months old (to be provided with application)
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: Learn More
• NDIS Worker Clearance Screening – All successful applicants are required to obtain this clearance prior to commencement of employment with LFE. This is a mandatory clearance for the disability industry. More information can be found at Services NSW or you can speak to our HR team on 63801601

 Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Experience in the field
• Certificate III / IV Disabilities, or relevant qualification
• Additional skills, e.g. Auslan, specialist hobbies
• Knowledge of Disability Services Standards, Disability Services Act, Cultural Diversity; EEO &
  WHS

 Conditions of Employment:

• As per Social, Community, Home Care and  Disability Services  Industry Award 2010
• Subject to completion of satisfactory 6 month trial period
• LFE recruits by EEO principles and practices
• Covid-19 Vaccination – Immunisation statement to be provided

Enquiries re Job Description:

Rhonda Gilbert ADAS Executive, LFE, Level 2, 55 Boorowa St Young 2594
Phone:  02 6380 1601 Email: rhonda.gilbert@lfe.org.au

 How to apply:

Send your resume with your responses to the Essential and Desirable criteria and all required
documentation including; Police Check, Driving Record, NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate,
WWCC, First Aid Certificate and any other certificates to Penny Gibson, HR Executive, LFE
Level 2 55 Boorowa Street, Young NSW 2594. Email: hr@lfe.org.au

 APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 

Open until a suitable applicant is found.

Disability Support Worker – Community Connections

LFE Community Supports is seeking honest, hardworking individuals who are passionate about
being a mentor/role model to adults and children with challenged abilities who can assist them to
work toward their goals as outlined in their NDIS Plans.

Community Connection's aim is to support our participants to pursue their passions and achieve
their goals while increasing daily living skills, building confidence in social interaction and
encourage community connections. This may be within their own home, through one-on-one
support or group activities, weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts make it a flexible role to suit your lifestyle.

Essential Criteria:

• An interest in working with people with challenged abilities and from different cultural
  backgrounds
• High communication and listening skills
• High computer skills
• Available for all shifts: including weekends and evenings
• High level of self-motivation and ethics with a common-sense approach
• High standard of interpersonal skills, including self-awareness
• Comfortable to work independently as well as an active team member
• Advocate on behalf of participants when necessary
• Assist with Personal Care when necessary
• Assist with Medication when necessary
• Full employment history, including level and year you completed your education

Licenses and checks needed:

• Covid 19 Vaccination – Digital certificate to be provided
• Current drivers licence – copy to be provided
• Current RMS Driving Record – to be provided with application
• Satisfactory National Police Check-(Less than 6 months old) – to be provided with application
• Working With Children Check – to be provided with application
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or obtain prior to commencement
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Certificate is mandatory prior to
  commencement (to be provided with your application)
• NDIS Worker Clearance Screening – All successful applicants are required to obtain this
  clearance prior to commencement of employment with LFE. This is a mandatory clearance for
  the disability industry. More information can be found at Services NSW or you can speak to our
  HR team on 63801601

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the NDIS
• Experience in the field
• Certificate III/IV Disabilities or relevant qualification
• Willing to share your varying skills, hobbies and interests e.g. cooking, music, photography,
  gardening, art/craft etc.

Conditions of employment:

• As per Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Casual Position, subject to completion of satisfactory 6 month trial, PPT considered
• LFE recruits by EEO principles and practices
• Covid Vaccinations – 3 vaccinations are required for this industry

How to apply:

Send your resume with your responses to the essential and desirable criteria and all required
documentation including; Police Check, Driving Record, NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate,
WWCC, First Aid Certificate and any other certificates to Penny Gibson, HR Executive, LFE
Level 2 55 Boorowa Street, Young NSW 2594  Email: hr@lfe.org.au

Applications close:

Open until suitable applicants found

LFE Community Supports is seeking an honest, hardworking laundry hand who can also be a
positive role model to adults with challenged abilities to assist the team within our Commercial
Laundry Service.
The LFE Laundry provides employment to our NDIS Participants who have challenged abilities
while employing a small local team to provide a quality service to the Young, Boorowa, Temora,
West Wyalong and Wagga regions.

Essential criteria:

• An interest in working with people with challenged abilities and from different cultural
  backgrounds
• High communication and listening skills
• Good computer skills
• High level of self-motivation and ethics with a common sense approach
• High standard of interpersonal skills, including self-awareness
• Knowledge and understanding of WHS
• Comfortable to work independently as well as an active team member
• Competent to make deliveries in a small and large van within Young and out of town
• Full employment history, including level and year you completed your education

Licenses and checks needed:

• Covid 19 Vaccination – digital certificate to be provided with application
• Current driver’s licence – copy to be provided with application
• RMS Driving Record – to be provided with application
• Satisfactory National Police check – (less than 6 months old)-to be provided with application
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain the certificate
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Certificate is mandatory prior to
  commencement (to be provided with application)
• NDIS Worker Clearance Screening – All successful applicants are required to obtain this
  clearance prior to commencement of employment with LFE. This is a mandatory clearance for
  the disability industry. More information can be found at Services NSW or you can speak to our
  HR team on 63801601

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of the NDIS
• Experience in the field
• Certificate III / IV Disabilities, or relevant qualification

Conditions of Employment:

• As per Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2010
• Subject to completion of satisfactory 6 month trial
• LFE recruits by EEO principles and practices
• Covid Vaccination – 3 vaccinations are mandatory for this industry

Applications to be sent to:
Send your resume with your response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria to Penny Gibson,
HR Executive, LFE, Level 2, 55 Boorowa Street, Young NSW 2594 email: hr@lfe.org.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  
Open until suitable applicants found