Description
Paid internship
Collaroy location
16-20 hours per week
8-12 weeks duration
About us..
Sargood on Collaroy, located on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, is a world first resort purpose built for people living with Spinal Cord Injury. We provide Short Term Accommodation and Assistance and Accessible Holidays with a team of qualified and dedicated staff, breathtaking ocean views and access to world-class facilities and activities. Club Sargood is located on site at Sargood on Collaroy and provides allied health services to guests and community clients.
The facility is proudly operated by Royal Rehab, Australia’s leading provider of rehabilitation and disability services.
A career at Royal Rehab is both rewarding and unlike any other and is an opportunity to make a difference with an iconic organization. We pride ourselves on our skilled workforce which is committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. Representing a broad range of different professions, our people are united by our values of honesty, respect, working together and innovative thinking and are inspired by a commitment to clinical excellence, education and research, and personalized care.
About the role...
Sargood on Collaroy is taking applications from people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) looking to develop work-related skills, gain workplace experience, and build their resumé to join our team as interns. There will be two paid internship positions in the first half of 2023, 8-12 weeks in duration.
Financial support for accommodation is available for those who would find it too difficult to travel from home each day to be on site, as is support for any adaptive equipment that may be required to fulfil the role.
Key responsibilities include:
Working on and completing a service development project within the allotted internship period. Project ideas from applicants are welcomed during the application process, otherwise these can be allocated based on service development needs already identified by Sargood on Collaroy staff. The final choice of project will be at the discretion of Sargood on Collaroy management.
Assisting in the day-to-day running of Sargood on Collaroy as appropriate to the skills and abilities of the intern.
Interacting with guests and engaging in knowledge sharing on an ad-hoc, informal, peer-to-peer basis.
Advising Sargood on Collaroy staff regarding aspects of service development and delivery, based on their lived experience as a person with SCI.
About you..
Are you trying to find your way into the workforce? Then this the perfect opportunity for you!
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
A spinal cord injury.
Motivated to enter the workforce, and able to articulate how an internship at Sargood on Collaroy assists in their plan to do so.
Able to work 16-20 hours per week for 8-12 weeks, on-site at Sargood on Collaroy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – both written and verbal.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and within a team.
What we offer..
Flexible Work Arrangements
Friendly and close-knit team environment
Supportive and experienced leadership team
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What’s next?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Applications MUST go through the below online form:
https://www.jotform.co/222610825799060
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note, it is a requirement to have a current COVID19 Certificate, working with children check, police check (within 3months old) and the NDIS Worker Screen before commencing with Royal Rehab – this is the industry standard.
Further Enquiries:
Jessica Allen, Clinical Operations Manager
Email: jessica.allen@sargoodoncollaroy.com.au
or
David Simpson, Occupational Therapist
Email: david.simpson@sargoodoncollaroy.com.au
Closing Date: Friday 25th November 2022