General Hand

4 days ago

Burswood, Western Australia Victoria Park Youth Accommodation Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

VICTORIA PARK YOUTH ACCOMMODATION

GENERAL HAND

General Hand

  • Casual position, estimate an average of 20 – 25 hours per week (hours/days flexible)
  • Salary: Crisis Assistance, Supported Housing Industry (WA) Award, Community Service Worker Level 2.1, Casual rate - $41.63 per hour, plus superannuation (12.0%)
  • Family-friendly work environment, and flexible working conditions
  • Location: 88 Burwood Road, Burswood WA 6101

About Victoria Park Youth Accommodation (VPYA)

VPYA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides holistic support and transitional accommodation for young people (aged 15-25 and their children) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and supported environment that enables our clients to develop the skills needed to live independently in the community.

VPYA manages nineteen properties and delivers to clients across the Town of Victoria Park, City of Canning, and the City of Belmont. These properties are maintained by VPYA and fully furnished for a new tenant. Through a case management approach, staff offer personalised support to help clients stabilise their situations, take responsibility for their living arrangements, develop the skills to access long-term accommodation, and achieve their goals. It is not uncommon for our clients to have young children in their care.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a reliable and capable casual General Hand. The General Hand reporting to the Community Service Worker - Housing provides a broad range of support to maintain and service VPYA properties, including:

  • Minor repairs and maintenance
  • Maintain lawns and gardens
  • Collect donations of furniture and other household items
  • Assist with the preparation of a property for a new tenant, this might include the removal of damaged furniture, cleaning, and refurbishing
  • Removal of rubbish and other items, and taken to the rubbish tip

The range of duties will be consistent with the General Hand skills and capacity.

Selection Criteria

  1. Sound interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with other staff and a diverse and disadvantaged client group, with a focus on engaging with Aboriginal people.
  2. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a small team.
  3. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a non-judgmental attitude in working with clients coping with day-to-day challenges.
  4. Self-motivated, physically fit, and capable of working independently.
  5. Sound knowledge and ability to use a variety of power tools and other equipment.
  6. Hitch, drive and reverse trailer.
  7. Heavy lifting with specialised equipment.

Requirements

  • Current Australian Police Clearance
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Australian citizenship or residency with full employment rights

Highly Desirable

  • A reliable car
  • Previous experience, e.g., trade or trade assistance
  • First Aid certificate

Further Information

If you require further information, contact Acting Manager VPYA on

Application

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to

Alternatively, it can be posted to PO Box 478, Bentley WA 6982, or delivered to 88 Burswood Road, Burswood WA 6100

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