Part-Time & Casual Positions Available

Location: Wollongong and Illawarra

Are you looking for a purpose in your work life?

Do you value building relationships?

Are you looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours? 

Do you want to work in a supportive and friendly team?

Here at Community Gateway, we are seeking individuals who are committed to wellness-focused care services that give each of our clients meaning and affinity for life.

Some of the benefits we offer our Activities Instructors are:

• Participate in the Annual Bonus Scheme

• Participate in the Community Gateway Reward and Recognition Program

• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging of $15,900 per annum + $2,650 Meals & Entertainment per annum

• On-the-job training and buddy shifts provided

• Reimbursement of kilometres when travelling for work

• Multiple Career Pathway Opportunities are available

At Community Gateway, we work on the premise that, even with age, chronic illness, or disability, people generally have the desire and ability to improve their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

About the role

An Activities Instructor is responsible for the set up, delivery, and close down of recreational-based group activities. This may include, coordinating bus trips, hub-based activities and/or external events which provide a quality experience, fostering social connection and enjoyment.

Success in this role will be represented by the delivery of ongoing activities that establish and maintain positive social and community connections that our clients enjoy and value.

About you

Essential

• Ability to contribute and support a positive and engaging team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to work, health and safety requirements.

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and/or Certificate III Individual Support (Age/Disability)

We are seeking individuals who exemplify Community Gateways Core values of 

• Integrity

• Compassion

• Respect

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

The successful candidate will demonstrate these values through their passionate, caring and can-do attitude towards making an impactful difference in someone’s life. 

The successful applicant will need (or be willing to obtain):

• Current Driver's Licence and access to a reliable and insured vehicle

• Availability to a Smart Phone

• Working with Children Children Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current First Aid Certificate

The following would be highly regarded:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering group activities.

How to apply:

Please apply via the seek link with an updated resume.

About Us

Community Gateway is not-for-profit provider of aged care and disability services in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Mid North Coast regions of NSW.

We have been operating for more than 35 years and have a close connection to the communities in which we work.

Our services include case/care management, in home care and supports, respite, cleaning, transport services, social programs, life skills development, clinical care and allied health therapies.

Our team of dedicated employees genuinely care and take the time to get to know our clients and what is important to them, enabling us to form meaningful connections, based on a solid foundation of trust.

As a registered NDIS provider, we provide high quality, flexible supports, assisting clients to build on their capabilities and reach their goals.

We also place great importance on providing services that promote healthy ageing and independence, and improve physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Apply now:

Community Gateway is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment, where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with diverse gender identities and sexualities, have a disability, and/or form a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background to apply.

For enquires about the position, please contact *************@communitygateway.net.au or by telephone on 1300 657 473.