Description
- Paid internship
- 2 days per week
- 12 weeks minimum duration
- Collaroy location
About us...
Sargood on Collaroy, is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. 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 know diversity makes Sargood on Collaroy 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.
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 one internship position available in 2024, 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://form.jotform.com/232630648125857
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 minimum 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…
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
- Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
- Salary: Competitive remuneration
- 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 to start your journey with us!
Please note that only applicants who complete the above form and has a spinal cord injury will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
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.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Alex Richter, Project Officer
