Description
- Paid internship
- Minimum 12 weeks duration, 2 days per week
- Applicants must have a spinal cord injury
- Applications need to be submitted via below Snapforms link
- Based in Collaroy NSW 2097
About us...
At Sargood on Collaroy, we’re redefining health and wellbeing.
As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.
Located on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, Sargood on Collaroy 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, breath-taking 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.
We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.
About the role…
Are you trying to find your way into the workforce?
Sargood on Collaroy is taking applications from people with a 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 internship positions available, one in 2025 and one in 2026, with a minimum of 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.
We look forward to receiving your application! Please note that applicants must have a spinal cord injury and will need to complete the form via this link: https://breakthru.snapforms.com.au/form/internship-application-form-2025
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…
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 2 days per week for a duration of 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…
- Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
- Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
- Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
- Salary: Competitive remuneration
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What’s next...
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW and start your journey with us!
Please note that only applicants who complete the above form and has a spinal cord injury will be considered.
CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.
A career with Sargood on Collaroy is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
Further Enquiries:
Alex Richter, Project Officer
Email: Alex.Richter@Sargoodoncollaroy.com.au
&
Jess Allen, Head of Operations
Email: Jessica.Allen@sargoodoncollaroy.com.au
Application Close Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
