At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a mowing crew, support people with disabilities, and maintain equipment outdoors.
- Company: Challenge Community Services, empowering individuals and strengthening communities for over 65 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness passport, ongoing training, and professional development.
- Other info: Casual and fixed-term positions available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying outdoor work and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance and supporting people with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 39 $ per hour.
About the Role:
We deliver a range of services across Tamworth, creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities through our supported workplaces. We're seeking an experienced Vocational Support Worker to join our team. This is a hands-on, outdoor role ideal for someone with strong grounds maintenance experience and a genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities to build skills and succeed in the workplace. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities to succeed in meaningful employment.
We currently have two positions available:
- 1 x Casual Position
- 1 x 4-Month Fixed-Term Position (76 hours per fortnight)
SCHAD's Award Level 2
Pay rates from $36.22-$39.53 (base rate) $45.28 - $49.41 (casual rate)
Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
Ongoing training & professional development
Duties:
- Lead and work alongside a small mowing crew across residential and commercial properties
- Operate commercial mowing equipment including ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, hedgers and blowers
- Ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Support, train and mentor crew members in developing their skills
- Maintain equipment and ensure all work areas are clean, safe, and professional
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Positive, patient, and supportive leadership style
- Ensure safe operation of mowing and gardening equipment
- Plan and complete scheduled mowing and grounds maintenance jobs
- Complete daily client progress notes and incident reports
- Carry out other duties as directed
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in lawn mowing, landscaping, or grounds maintenance
- Previous experience in the disability sector or a related field
- Practical experience or knowledge of Work crew operations and yard maintenance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience supporting people with disabilities in a vocational or supported employment setting
- Experience supervising staff or work crews
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices
- Small engine mechanical knowledge
About Us:
For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services - all with a focus on inclusion and respect.
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Victor Collett via email - Closing Date: 25th September 2026
Company Overview: At Challenge Community Services, we're committed to creating opportunities, strengthening communities and supporting people to live their best lives across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland. Through disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise, we help individuals and families achieve meaningful outcomes. Our culture is built on genuine care, mutual respect and a shared belief that working together creates lasting impact.
Vocational Support Worker – Tamworth employer: Challenge Community Services
Challenge Community Services is an exceptional employer located in Maitland, NSW, dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities for over 65 years. With a supportive team culture that values expertise, employees enjoy benefits such as birthday leave, salary packaging options, and access to a Fitness Passport for themselves and their families. This role as a PSP Practice Specialist not only offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Challenge Community Services Recruitment Team
