Help us to achieve the goals and dreams of people living with disability!

Identitywa is one of Western Australia's leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families. For over 40 years, we have provided a range of high-quality living and community supports for children and adults.

An exciting opportunity is available for the right candidates experienced in human services to join Identitywa as Team Leader. The successful applicant will be working closely and supporting a team of support workers in delivering high quality services to our participants and their families.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have significant experience in a leadership role, a positive attitude and demonstrate a clear commitment to the core values of Identitywa.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and believe you can commit to our Core Values, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to contact Gill Watts – Executive Manager, Services on (08) 9474 3303 for further information.

How to apply:

Please go to our website www.identitywa.com.au to upload your application, including your CV and cover letter, which includes addressing our selection criteria.

Applications will be considered as they are received. 

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encouraging applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is now a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Identitywa is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all workers, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated, including Booster.

At Identitywa, we have been working for over 40 years to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support and their families. As one of WA’s leading disability support agencies, our strong reputation is built on consistently delivering high-quality care in a diverse range of settings. 

We are currently recruiting for a Manager Shared Living to join our passionate and dedicated team.  The Manager Shared Living will provide leadership and operational management for shared independent living services for people with disabilities and their families.

The successful candidate will have

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar leadership position;
• An extensive understanding and knowledge in working with people with a disability using a strengths based, person centred approach to increase independence, participation and choice and control;
• Proven ability to manage high performing teams; and
• Experience in ensuring quality and contemporary services are delivered and contractual compliance and performance expectations are met.

Identitywa offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development and training.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and believe you can commit to our Core Values, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to contact Gill Watts – Executive Manager, Services on (08) 9474 3303 for further information.

How to apply:

Please go to our website www.identitywa.com.au to upload your application, including your CV and cover letter, which includes addressing our selection criteria.

 Applications will be considered as they are received. 

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encouraging applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is now a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Identitywa is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all workers, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated, including Booster.

Who is Identitywa?

Identitywa is one of Western Australia’s leading disability providers, proudly supporting people with disability and their families for over 40 years. Identitywa works in partnership with individuals and families to build a community where people living with disability enjoy a fulfilled life. We empower individuals to achieve their goals using a holistic person-centred approach.

Role:

We are looking for the right individual who is enthusiastic, reliable and has a genuine desire to make a positive impact in someone’s life.

Co-resident is a unique role to enable a young lady to live independently in her own home located in Swan View. You will work closely with Identitywa and the family to provide a healthy and fulfilling life for this person.

It is a live-in role where you will assist the lady with all aspects of her day-to-day life, including personal care, community access, meal preparation and home cleanliness. The young lady is diabetic which is well controlled with diet and insulin administration, so an understanding of healthy meals or diabetes would be preferable but not essential. Please note the house is a smoke-free environment.

The support roster is 3 days (72 hours) on and 6 days off, working with a great team in rotation. Your income will be from $58,000 with reimbursement for travel costs and higher rates on weekends.

As the co-resident you will:

• Be a sole trader with an ABN, or be willing to obtain an ABN
• Have an NDIS worker screening check
• Have a current First Aid qualification
• Have a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Have previous experience supporting people with disability
• Nursing or diabetes experience preferable but not essential

If this sounds interesting to you or you would like to discuss the role further please get in contact with the Community Manager – Wendy Spicer through wendy.spicer@identitywa.com.au or 9474 3303

As one of WA’s largest disability support agencies providing support for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and of mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination, including Booster, is now a condition of employment for all people employed by the disability services sector.

Work Health & Safety Officer

(Permanent, full time/part time)

Northbridge based.

Are you an experienced Work Health & Safety Officer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to apply your skills and knowledge in a rewarding environment to make a difference in people’s lives? Then this might be the job for you.

As one of the leading organisations Identitywa provides services to people with disability and their families for over 40 years.  We are looking for a Work Health & Safety Officer to join our Quality Team in supporting the organisation to deliver high quality services to the people we support.

The duties include working in close collaboration with support workers to ensure safe work practices are maintained by regular inspections, facilitation of training and group work.

If you think this position is for you, we would like to hear from you.  To view the position description and selection criteria, please visit our website on  www.identitywa.com.au. For further information feel free to contact Britta Meyer on (08) 9474 3303.

Application process closes on Wednesday 24 August 2022.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is now a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Identitywa is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all workers, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated by 31 December 2021. 

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our growing allied health team at Identitywa to engage and make a difference to the lives and independence of the people we support living in our Shared Independent Living (SIL) homes. We have 40 homes with over 132 participants located across the Perth suburbs.

Work highlights recognised by our own allied health team are:

-       Great opportunities to collaborate and work together to achieve the best outcomes for our participants

-       A varied caseload which includes identifying aids and equipment, postural care, improving mobility and manual handling policy and education

-       Promotion of a participant’s independence and ability to participate in the community

-       Working within the organisation and SIL houses provides knowledge of how to approach working with participants, and who to contact. ‘It just feels more efficient.’

-       Opportunities to deliver training to support workers and be involved in the development of training programs

-       Support for ongoing Professional Development, flexible work arrangments, and

-       A central location in Northbridge, beautiful office and space to work in.

 We believe this role will provide an exciting opportunity for the right person. So…if you are committed to helping to support a broad range of people of different ages, backgrounds, and disabilities, Identitywa could be the best fit for your next career move?

As our Physiotherapist, you will:

• Be an essential contributor to our multidisciplinary team in managing our participant’s health care.

• Manage your caseload, providing therapeutic interventions and assessments to our participants.

• Mentor and provide clinical support to other team members and the whole allied health team.

• Provide education and training to participants and support staff 

• Promote our values, including the human right for everyone to be contributing members of the community.

• Implement and model Person Centred Support to our workers.

If all of the above sounds interesting to you, please contact our Allied Health Manager, Susan King, to have a chat, or you can go straight to uploading your Application, Resume and completed Selection Criteria by COB Wednesday 17 August 2022. Please be aware that the interview and selection process may commence prior to the closing date.

As one of WA’s largest disability support agencies providing support for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and of mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, is now a condition of employment for all people employed by the disability services sector.

Who is Identitywa?

Identitywa is one of Western Australia’s leading disability providers, proudly supporting people with disability and their families for over 40 years. Identitywa works in partnership with participants and families to build a community where people living with a disability enjoy a fulfilled life. We empower participants to achieve their goals using a holistic person-centred approach.

Your new role:

We are currently seeking enthusiastic Support Workers who are energetic, motivated and reliable. The role is responsible for providing support to people with disabilities, assisting them to build meaningful relationships and find valued roles in their community.  

Day in the life of a Support Worker – Disability:

No two days are the same in this dynamic role. You will be providing tailored support to children and adults to build independence and become a valued member of their local community, specifically:  

• Accessing Community: assist participants with community outings which may include shopping, attend appointments, church, museums, festivals.
• Recreational Support: assist participants to pursue and develop their recreational pursuits which may include joining a local sporting club, kicking the footy at the park or swimming at the local swimming pool.
• Building Independent Living Skills: assist participants with daily living and life skills, this may include cooking, managing personal finances, home and garden maintenance, transport training for public transport use.

What we offer you:

• Permanent contracts 
• Flexibility to pick up additional hours.
• Reimbursement of kilometres travelled using own vehicle.
• Opportunity to work in your local area
• Access to salary packaging of up to $16,000
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous development and training opportunities, including the opportunity to complete Certificate 3 in disability work.
• An extensive induction and orientation program
• Ongoing specialised training and skill development

What you will need:

• Ability to work autonomously as part of a mobile workforce
• Passion for working with people in the community
• Reliable car with comprehensive insurance
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current unrestricted WA Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

How to apply

Please go to our website www.identitywa.com.au to upload your application, including your CV and cover letter, which includes addressing our selection criteria.

For more information about this mandatory module visit the NDIS website  https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is now a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Identitywa is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all workers, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated by 31 December 2021. 

At Identitywa, we have been working for over 40 years to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support and their families. As one of WA’s leading disability support agencies, our strong reputation has been built on consistently delivering high-quality care in a diverse range of settings.

We are currently looking for support workers who have a ‘can do attitude’, passion about supporting others and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The positions work closely with people with disability and their families to identify what is important to them and how to achieve their goals.  If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we would like to hear from you.

What we provide to you are:

• Flexible hours – permanent role part time positions with the opportunity to work up to full time hours
• An extensive induction and orientation program
• Ongoing specialised training and  skill development
• Support to complete the Certificate 3 in Individual Support
• Access to generous Salary Packaging (tax saving) options
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• A staff recognition program  

If you would like more information you are welcome to contact the HR team on 9474 3303 or email to hr@identitywa.com.au

How to apply:

Please go to our website www.identitywa.com.au to upload your application, including your CV and cover letter, which includes addressing our selection criteria.

For more information about this mandatory module visit the NDIS website  https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is now a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Identitywa is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all workers, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated by 31 December 2021.