Role: Support OfficerLocation: CairnsHours: Permanent Full Time (Mon to Fri)Salary: $70,905 + Packaging up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free. At Mylestones, we don't just talk about values - we live them. As a leading organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities, we're on a mission to open doors to meaningful employment opportunities. Our dynamic team in Cairns is looking for a dedicated Support Officer who shares our passion for making a difference. You will enjoy becoming part of a tight-knit and friendly team, committed to making a difference.As a Support Officer, you’ll support job seekers with life changing opportunities. Use you creative, problem-solving skills to work through challenges and provide motivation and inspiration. You’ll create staffing solutions that matter to local businesses and build inclusive workplaces. In our KPI-drive environment, your passion and commitment will truly shine What would be my main responsibilities?Create Opportunities: Generate and optimize employment pathways for job seekers.Empower Clients: Provide support that maximizes workplace integration and job stability.Inspire Success: Coach and motivate job seekers to achieve their career dreams.Collaborate and Innovate: Work both independently and as part of a vibrant team.Champion Our Values: Uphold our commitment to helping others succeed What type of person would thrive at Mylestones?Positive Powerhouse: Your 'can do' attitude and ability to thrive in a lively, dynamic environment set you apart.Mental Health Advocate: Experience and knowledge in mental health are a big plus, helping you connect with and support our clients even better.Energetic Achiever: You're driven and energetic, always aiming for exceptional outcomes and exceeding expectations.Communication Pro: Your strong communication and interpersonal skills make you a natural at building rapport and fostering relationships.Creative Problem Solver: You have a talent for consulting, negotiating, and thinking outside the box to tackle challenges head-on.Community Connector: You're skilled at forging key partnerships with local businesses, creating win-win scenarios for everyone involved.A valid C Class driving License and your Blue and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (we are happy to help support) Why Join Mylestones?Competitive Salary: Enjoy tax savings and financial benefits.Car Benefits: Opt-in for a car through salary sacrificing.Extra Perks: 17.5% leave loading to boost your time off.Supportive Team: Join a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.Growth Opportunities: Access professional development to advance your career.Values-Driven Culture: Work with a clear vision and commitment to clients. This sounds great, what would I need to have to be considered?To be considered for this position, you should have experience providing post-placement support within the disability sector. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you must demonstrate proficiency in consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving. Strong organizational and time management skills are a prerequisite and experience setting and achieving targets or KPIs is also required. A current ‘C’ class driver’s license is mandatory. A Working with Children Check (or equivalent) is required, as well as an NDIS Worker Screening Check issued by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (we can help you to gain these if you don't currently have them) Be the change you want to see - join us today! CPL is a non-profit organisation that provides vital support and services to children and adults with disabilities and aged care in Queensland and northern New South Wales. CPL is part of the CPL Group consisting of CPL, Mylestones, Cootharinga and Access Arts. We employ approximately 3000 people that share our values. AUD Australia - QLD Cairns & Far North Cairns 4870

Support Officer Mylestones Employment

  • Work with an organisation that mirrors your values
  • $70,905 + Packaging up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
  • Work in a great sector where you can change people's lives!

Role: Support Officer
Location: Cairns
Hours: Permanent Full Time (Mon to Fri)
Salary: $70,905 + Packaging up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

 

At Mylestones, we don't just talk about values - we live them. As a leading organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities, we're on a mission to open doors to meaningful employment opportunities. Our dynamic team in Cairns is looking for a dedicated Support Officer who shares our passion for making a difference. You will enjoy becoming part of a tight-knit and friendly team, committed to making a difference.

As a Support Officer, you’ll support job seekers with life changing opportunities. Use you creative, problem-solving skills to work through challenges and provide motivation and inspiration. You’ll create staffing solutions that matter to local businesses and build inclusive workplaces. In our KPI-drive environment, your passion and commitment will truly shine

 

What would be my main responsibilities?

  • Create Opportunities: Generate and optimize employment pathways for job seekers.
  • Empower Clients: Provide support that maximizes workplace integration and job stability.
  • Inspire Success: Coach and motivate job seekers to achieve their career dreams.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Work both independently and as part of a vibrant team.
  • Champion Our Values: Uphold our commitment to helping others succeed

 

What type of person would thrive at Mylestones?

  • Positive Powerhouse: Your 'can do' attitude and ability to thrive in a lively, dynamic environment set you apart.
  • Mental Health Advocate: Experience and knowledge in mental health are a big plus, helping you connect with and support our clients even better.
  • Energetic Achiever: You're driven and energetic, always aiming for exceptional outcomes and exceeding expectations.
  • Communication Pro: Your strong communication and interpersonal skills make you a natural at building rapport and fostering relationships.
  • Creative Problem Solver: You have a talent for consulting, negotiating, and thinking outside the box to tackle challenges head-on.
  • Community Connector: You're skilled at forging key partnerships with local businesses, creating win-win scenarios for everyone involved.
  • A valid C Class driving License and your Blue and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (we are happy to help support)

 

Why Join Mylestones?

  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy tax savings and financial benefits.
  • Car Benefits: Opt-in for a car through salary sacrificing.
  • Extra Perks: 17.5% leave loading to boost your time off.
  • Supportive Team: Join a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Growth Opportunities: Access professional development to advance your career.
  • Values-Driven Culture: Work with a clear vision and commitment to clients.

 

This sounds great, what would I need to have to be considered?

To be considered for this position, you should have experience providing post-placement support within the disability sector.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, you must demonstrate proficiency in consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving.

Strong organizational and time management skills are a prerequisite and experience setting and achieving targets or KPIs is also required. 

A current ‘C’ class driver’s license is mandatory. A Working with Children Check (or equivalent) is required, as well as an NDIS Worker Screening Check issued by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (we can help you to gain these if you don't currently have them)

 

Be the change you want to see - join us today! 

CPL is a non-profit organisation that provides vital support and services to children and adults with disabilities and aged care in Queensland and northern New South Wales. CPL is part of the CPL Group consisting of CPL, Mylestones, Cootharinga and Access Arts. We employ approximately 3000 people that share our values.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Wheeler on , quoting Ref No. 1197199.
CPL is committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, understanding and inclusion.

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