Community Services Traineeship

• An awesome way to get into such a rewarding industry
• Earn while you complete a Certificate III in Community Services
• Work with one of Australia's largest disability providers
• Supportive and friendly environment
• Enjoy working with a great team

The Traineeship

We currently have a newly created up to 18-month Community Services traineeship opportunity based in our Gladstone Endeavour Foundation Industries site.

In this traineeship you will learn with one of the largest disability service providers in Australia, Endeavour Foundation whilst completing a Certificate 3 Community Services. Within Endeavour you will placed with the Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI) team. This portfolio of Endeavour Foundation operates over 30 commercial operations across the Eastern seaboard, covering a diverse product mix, predominantly in Packaging (food, general, pharmaceuticals), Timber products, Document Destruction, Recycling and Manufacturing to commercial customers.

The traineeship will involve developing skills and behaviours on how to guide those with disability through customised workplace learning that in turn matches them to the right work opportunities/tasks aligned with their goals/aspirations, skills and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans. You will also learn about relevant legislation, guidelines and standards to ensure the highest level of disability practice is achieved and upheld.

The team you will be working with are very supportive and enthusiastic. They will be able to guide you and provide you with a wealth of knowledge along the way.

What will you bring to the role?

Our team will help you develop during the traineeship, but there are some minimum requirements and key traits we're looking for:

• An aspiration to work in rewarding Disability industry
• An eye for detail with the ability to follow directions well
• A candidate who wants to learn and grow on the job
• Blue Card and NDIS worker screening check is required (we will reimburse)
• You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tasks that can change from day to day as you increase your knowledge and learn new systems.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday full time – 38 hours a week
• Provide two references
• Successful candidates will participate in a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test

Who are we?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses across Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available 

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click 'Apply Now' below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Certificate 3 Community Services or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship.  You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

We can't wait to hear from you, school leavers and matured aged candidates are encouraged to apply

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.