The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Registrations for DESA 2011 Symposium “Basic and Beyond”, being held at the Education Development Centre on the 3rd November 2011, are open!

Dowload the booking sheet from here: http://www.adcet.edu.au/ndco/sa/View.aspx?id=7927

Registrations close on 14/10/2011.

This is the premier professional development opportunity for Disability Employment Services in SA for 2011.

Program Highlights:

• “Can’t Walk. Can Fly” – Dale Elliot
• Post Placement and ongoing support, Lynette May, CEO of DEA
• Key Note Speaker, Tom Vartzokas, Inspirational DES participant’s story
• Employment Assistance Fund, Wayne Allen, Multiple Solutions
• Dealing with Difficult Participants, Ali Uren, Kiikstart
• Engaging with Employers, Suzanne Colbert, CE: Australian Network on Disability

More information.

Team Leader – Community Services North

Autism SA is a leading provider of services to individuals and families living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia and is seeking to employ an inspirational Team Leader who is passionate to improve outcomes for families and children in the Northern area.

The Team Leader – North is responsible for the running and supervision of Autism SA’s northern suburbs facility, supervising a team of support workers in providing respite and day options to a variety of clients with intellectual disabilities and/or challenging behaviours. Some work will occur at Autism SA’s head office in Netley.

Duties may include administration, planning, staff supervision, family liaison and roster coordination whilst ensuring quality services are being delivered, evaluated and maintained.

A degree in a relevant discipline (eg. social work, disability studies, psychology) is required.

This is a full time, ongoing position subject to a satisfactory probationary period and funding agreements.

Job Descriptions are available from Reception on 08 8379 6976 or at http://www.autismsa.org.au/pages.aspx?sid=16

Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA’s current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory criminal history assessment.

Applications including a CV, statement addressing the position description and the contact details of 3 referees are required and should be emailed to admin@autismsa.org.au or post to:

Lesley Cutts
Manager Family and Community Services
Autism SA
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033

Applications close 4.30pm Monday 8th November 2010.

Interviews anticipated Monday 15 November 2010.

Independent Advocacy is a values driven organisation promoting valued lives for people with an intellectual disability.

Independent Advocacy is seeking a person to commence duties in January 2011 for 20 hours per week with potential to increase to 28 hours (negotiable). The successful applicant will have a good understanding of social disadvantage, be able to relate to people with intellectual disability, and ideally have acted in an advocacy role. Salary is covered under SCHCDSI Award Level 5 and salary sacrifice is available. A current driver’s licence is essential.

For job description and selection criteria contact the Coordinator on 8232 6200.

Closing date 4pm 1st December.

DIRC’s current Director will soon be moving on after four years of service.

As a result, the position of Director is now available at DIRC.

View the Position Advertisement.

Please also read the Position Description.

Click here to apply.

Applications close on Friday 12 November 2010.

Edmund Rice Camps SA Inc (ERC) is seeking to appoint forward-thinking, motivated and innovative leaders in the role of Board Members.

ERC is a volunteer-based, charitable organisation that provides services to over 600 children, young people, & volunteers each year. ERC also provides Training to the community in the areas of Child Safe Environments, Change Management, First Aid, Team Building & Protective Behaviours.

ERC are looking for people with training, experience, and/or knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Marketing / Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Indigenous Peoples
• Secretary (willing to undertake Secretary responsibilities)

These important positions offer roles that will be exciting, motivating & challenging. Ideally you will have experience on a Board of Management (although it is not essential). You will be able to commit to a board meeting once a month (weeknight) at a minimum.

Interested in hearing more? Phone 8234 2937 or email mtate@eddiericecamps.org.au for a nomination form and info pack.

Please forward all applications to Melanie Tate, Executive Officer, 117 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 by close of business on Monday 23rd August 2010.

Whitelion have two more Sail For Success voyages coming up on:

23rd-27th August

and

6th-10th November.

From Whitelion:

Whitelion and SA Tall Ships are working together on the Sail for Success project, where young people from state care and leaving youth justice or at risk of involvement take an active part in a voyage on the training vessel “One and All”. We aim to provide our participants with nationally-accredited training and secure jobs not only in the sea-faring and marine diesel/engineering industries, but also in hospitality, environmental protection, offshore employment and the aquaculture and seafood industries.

In addition, our program will provide the young people with important life skills such as team-work, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

The voyage will be a unique opportunity for the participating young people to access employment opportunities and accredited training pathways through the skills training acquired through the One & All Youth Development Program. During the course of the voyage, they will be able to develop employability skills and gain accreditation in:

• Watch Leaders course (One & All training course practical)
• Yachting Aust. Competent Crew Course Practical
• SACE Level 1 Outdoor and Environment
• VET Courses
• Duke of Edinburgh Program – Bronze Award
• Membership of the Sail Training Association 1 year

This unique variety of accreditations, together with our Whitelion employment program, will enable the participants to advance into further sea-faring opportunities (e.g. through on-board employment at Able Seaman entry-level), marine engineer diesel (through the static training facility in dry dock), the seafood preparation industry, construction industry (e.g. rigging and scaffolding), aquaculture, hospitality and even coastal environmental protection.

Some of these placements will be employment-related, some work-experience and some will open the way for further accredited training, by obtaining Elements of Shipboard Safety through the Australian Fisheries Academy or their Whitecard enabling them to work in the Construction industry.

More Information

Whitelion: (08) 8243 5594 or www.whitelion.org.au

SHine SA has a position available for a Manager in their Northern Primary Health Care Team.

Full details can be found here.

Due to the continued strong growth of their programs in Australia and New Zealand, Connecting Up Australia is adding two new full-time staff positions to their team: Donations Administration Support Officer, and Manager, Online Content.

You’ll be located in a modern office in the CBD of Adelaide, working closely with a team of 8 other professionals. You’ll have access to family-friendly working conditions and the salaries will be competitive for the right people, based on your skills and experience. These are full-time positions and you’ll need to be flexible about extra hours from time to time, including interstate and, potentially, international travel.

For full details go to

http://www.seek.com.au/job/administration-support-officer/adelaide/17124017/66/1/

and

http://www.seek.com.au/job/manager-online-content/adelaide/17164163/62/1/

SHine SA is an innovative non-government, primary health care agency working for and with the South Australian community and partner agencies to improve sexual health and well-being.

Coordinator

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Men’s Education

ASO5 ($61,309 – $68,678 per annum) 30.0 hours per/wk (0.8fte)

Permanent appointment based at 64c Woodville Road, Woodville

The Coordinator is responsible for increasing the capacity of workers to improve the sexual health of ATSI men through the coordination, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate accredited and non accredited training programs, networking and specific health promotion projects.

An application kit, including Job and person specification and Guidelines for applications can be downloaded at www.shinesa.org.au or contact Sharon Formosa on (08) 8300 5317 or email sharon.formosa@health.sa.gov.au.

For further information contact Ms Lucy Cirocco, Manager – Workforce Development on (08) 8300 5321 or email lucy.cirocco@health.sa.gov.au.

Applications will be received via email or mail and should be marked Private and Confidential addressed to:

Lucy Cirocco
Manager-Workforce Development
SHine SA, PO Box 76 Woodville SA 5011

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 23 April 2010

These appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Pre-employment Screening/National Police Certificate.

SHine SA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A position is available for an In Home Family/Support Worker to provide care for Michelle, a woman with profound, severe and multiple disabilities and her mother/family carer.

Full details can be found here.