Careers

• Permanent, full-time position Monday to Friday
• Day shifts only, supporting work life balance
• PBI Salary Packaging
• Respected, and well-known organisation fostering a supportive and inclusive environment

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

People with disability who live, work, and receive care from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Manager – Panorama or Elizabeth, this position is responsible for day-to-day cleaning requirements of Bedford sites while providing training and support for a small group of employees with disability, helping to achieve their workplace goals while maintaining a safe and encouraging environment.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Support people with disabilities to achieve their workplace goals
• Having a “hands-on” approach to ensure employee support needs are met and cleaning objectives are satisfied
• Documentation of employee training progress
• Maintain a high level of work health and safety standards

About You

You will have an empathetic and supportive attitude towards people with disability, as well as a strong desire to help others. You will have the ability to train and supervise others and experience using cleaning equipment and chemicals. To be successful in this role you will need a positive attitude, exceptional organisation skills, and strong written and verbal communication.

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive/solution based attitude
• Patient, caring and supportive approach
• Experience working in the disability sector
• Hands-on cleaning experience

For this role, the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford.

• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
• Driver’s licence
• NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What’s in it for you?

• Generous salary packaging: an ability to access a portion of your pre-tax salary to pay your mortgage, rent, utilities, car payments, school fees and other personal costs, reducing your taxable income
• Permanent full-time position
• Encouraging and supportive team environment
• Use of a Bedford pool vehicle
• Mobile phone, PPE and cleaning products supplied
• Work for a well-respected, and established disability organisation
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Bedford’s generous rewards and recognition program
• Gain a real sense of purpose as you see clients reach their potential and watch their independence grow

Applications close Monday 28th October Click here to apply

Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date

If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Chantelle Dornan, Recruitment Coordinator on 8647 7784 or email recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au. All enquires will be treated in confidence.

At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, as well as from First Nations people and those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment at 08 8275 0211 or via email at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au. We're committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.