Employment Preparation Support Worker

1 day ago

Wagga Wagga New South Wales, Australia Kurrajong Full time $68,000 per year

Who are we?

Kurrajong have worked for over 68 years helping people with disability to achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities. We are a not-for-profit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. Our Head Office is based in Wagga Wagga, but we are located throughout the Riverina Murray region.

About the Opportunity

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Kurrajong Employment Preparation Team in a full-time position. This role operates Monday to Friday, during business hours, providing a consistent and supportive work schedule.

The Employment Preparation Support Worker will work as part of the Kurrajong First Contact Employment Preparation Team to support people with disability build real-world job skills, gain confidence, and take meaningful steps toward employment.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • The delivery of the Youth Employment courses and training
  • Designated Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) employees support
  • Youth Employment Placement Support
  • Sourcing Youth Employment Voluntary Work Placements
  • Attending marketing EXPOs to promote Kurrajong programs
  • Creating and supporting Youth Employment Goal and Action Plans
  • Keep families informed of Goal progress

Benefits of Working at Kurrajong

Our goal is to be the best disability services provider - both for clients and our staff.

People are at the centre of our business, and we happily provide them with the following:

  • Rewarding and positive workplace culture
  • Staff wellbeing program including EAP access
  • Access to paid parental leave after two years of service
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements.

This position is remunerated at $68, equivalent to $34.58 per hour) + annual leave loading and super.

Interested in Applying?

To learn more about the opportunity please contact First Contact Manager, Norm Corcoran on or email   

To download the position description, visit:

Applications will close Sunday, 19 October Apply via our website by providing a resume and cover letter telling us why you would like to join our team.

All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person's uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.

Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.

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