At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of individuals with disabilities in meaningful work.
- Company: Wangarang, a community-focused not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and salary packaging for better take-home pay.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a hands-on role with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting people with disabilities and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Location: Orange, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (part-time considered for the right applicant)
Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday work
Wangarang is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing supported employment opportunities for people with disability. Our employees work across factory production, recycling, commercial cleaning and hospitality, earning a wage while building skills, confidence and independence.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, practical and people-focused Crew Leader to support people with disability to achieve their employment goals through meaningful work. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside your crew each day, giving each person the support, guidance and encouragement they need to do their job well. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, you will lead by example, helping employees work safely, productively and as independently as possible while ensuring operational tasks are completed effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-the-job support, instruction and training to supported employees
- Encourage skill development, confidence and workplace independence
- Adapt tasks, instructions and support strategies to suit each person’s needs and abilities
- Coordinate daily workflow and allocate tasks to ensure work requirements are met
- Work alongside employees in production, recycling, cleaning and other operational activities
- Maintain a safe, organised workplace and comply with WHS requirements
- Complete quality checks, record keeping and other operational duties as required
About You
- Ability to lead, support and coach a team while working alongside them
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Commitment to workplace health and safety
- Experience supporting people with disability
- Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, recycling, cleaning or similar industries
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or a related field
We value transferable skills and encourage applications from people with relevant experience seeking a rewarding, community-focused role.
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on role involving manual handling, extended periods of standing and walking, and participation in production and cleaning activities.
Make a meaningful difference by supporting people with disability to succeed in employment. Join a supportive and inclusive team. Access training and professional development opportunities. Benefit from not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
Crew Leader employer: Wangarang
Wangarang is an exceptional employer located in Orange, NSW, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, while also offering the unique advantage of salary packaging to enhance your take-home pay. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact in the community by empowering others to achieve their employment goals.
