Individual Support Trainee

3 days ago


Maroochydore QLD, Australia Community Solutions Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
  • An awesome way to get into such a rewarding industry
  • Earn while you complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support
  • Work with one of Australia's largest disability providers
  • Minimum 15hrs+ per week
  • Learn and grow
  • Enjoy working with a great team

The Traineeship

We currently have 2x Individual Disability Support traineeship opportunities based across Supported Independent Living (SIL) sites on the Sunshine Coast. One Individual Support traineeship will be based in the Caloundra/Aura region and the other Individual Support traineeship will be based in the Mapleton/Nambour region. You will have the chance to work with one of the largest disability service providers in Australia whilst completing a Certificate 3 Individual Support. 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.

In this Traineeship you will learn how to provide support within the Home Service; assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home. No two days will be the same We provide the opportunity to live their best lives and to fulfill their goals and dreams.

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 Support Work
  • An eye for detail with the ability to follow directions well
  • A candidate who wants to learn and grow on the job
  • Blue Card, NDIS worker screening check and First Aid/CPR is required (we will reimburse costs)
  • 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 15hrs+ per week (Monday- Friday to start with)
  • Drivers Licence (preferred or obtaining soon)
  • Provide two references
  • Successful candidates will participate in a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test

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 including 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 Individual Support or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Who We Are?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout 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.



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