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Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with all disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our in-home and community support model encompasses activities from personal and complex care to daily living, community access, and beyond.

We exist, because you matter.

Your role

As estara’s Administration Officer, you will work closely with our dedicated In-home and Community Support (IHCS) team and other departments within estara, focusing on our impact across Greater Adelaide and wider South Australia.

estara provides individualised quality services and support to the wider disability community through our innovative In-Home & Community Support services. We operate regionally around South Australia, and we are looking to appoint an efficient and high-quality Administration Officer to be based at our Dulwich office on a permanent full-time basis. 

Day-to-day, you will:

• Provide front-desk reception services, ensuring professional and courteous first point of contact for clients, staff, and visitors

• Ensure all incoming phone calls are attended to in a timely and courteous manner, and enquiries are handled efficiently and effectively in a confidential and sensitive manner

• Ensure high-functioning operational day to day running of the estara IHCS function, including tasks such as scheduling of meetings and appointments, monitoring and ordering of office supplies and consumables

• Provide daily administrative support to the estara IHCS team including preparation of correspondence, reports, data entry and assist with rostering as required

• Provide support to other estara departments as directed

Your benefits

As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau

• Paid parental leave for permanent employees

• Wellbeing leave

• Compressed hours and flexible working options

• Employee assistance program with Access Programs

• Discounted health insurance with Bupa

• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union

• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers

estara also offers subsidised worker screenings and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career.

Your capabilities

To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in administrative roles and highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Suite.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and maintain a high level of customer service.

• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and time management skills.

• Ability to respond with empathy and maintain calm in stressful circumstances. 

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience within the Disability sector

• Knowledge of NDIS worker and quality and safeguarding requirements

 Special conditions

• Full working rights in Australia

• Current South Australian full drivers’ licence and a reliable vehicle

• Willingness to obtain both a DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Apply or enquire now

To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Director of In-home and Community Support - Adelaide/Regional, Damian Glancy, on 1800 378 272 or damian.glancy@estara.com.au

Submit your application (resume and cover letter included) by Friday, 30 May 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply now to secure your spot.

Location: Mount Gambier

Type: Permanent Full Time

Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with all disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our in-home and community support model encompasses activities from personal and complex care to daily living, community access, and beyond.

We exist, because you matter.

Your role

As the Senior Support Worker at one of estara's Supported Independent Living (SIL) residences, you will work with our Support Worker team and provide direct support to individuals living with a disability, including assistance with the daily operations of the SIL home, administrative tasks and supervision of Support Workers.

Every estara client receives unique support tailored to their needs and aspirations, allowing you to enjoy great variety in your role and see the positive change you are influencing in people’s lives.

This is a permanent opportunity, offering you ideal work-life balance and security. You will have a fixed fortnightly work pattern, that includes weekends and that matches your availability, giving you and our clients improved stability.

Your benefits

As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau

• Paid parental leave for permanent employees

• Wellbeing leave

• Compressed hours and flexible working options

• Employee assistance program with Access Programs

• Discounted health insurance with Bupa

• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union

• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers

estara also offers subsidised worker screenings and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career.

Your capabilities

To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services or other relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience

• Demonstrated experience working with people living with disabilities, including manual handling and personal care tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate compassionately with a diverse range of people and maintain a high level of customer service

• Ability to work autonomously and respond with empathy in stressful situations

• Problem-solving and time management skills

• Willingness to perform shift work, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays

• Able to commit to a full-time fixed work pattern including alternate weekends

Desirable

• Demonstrated frontline leadership experience

• Knowledge of NDIS worker and quality and safeguarding requirements

Special conditions

• Full working rights in Australia

• Current South Australian drivers’ licence and a reliable vehicle

• Willingness to obtain both a DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Willingness to obtain Provide First Aid certification (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)

Apply or enquire now

To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Operations Manager – South East, Dawn Redman, on 8726 7200 or dawn.redman@estara.com.au.

Submit your application (resume and cover letter included) by 20 May 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply now to secure your spot.

Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with all disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our in-home and community support model encompasses activities from personal and complex care to daily living, community access, and beyond.

We exist, because you matter.

Your role

As an estara Support Worker, you will work with our clients in their homes and the community to enable their utmost independence and improve their quality of life, making a real impact across the Kadina and the Yorke Peninsula community.

Day-to-day, you will support clients living with all disabilities to reach their goals, build their capacity, and complete daily living activities. Responsibilities include personal and complex care, household task support, recreational and community access assistance, plus more. Every estara client receives unique support tailored to their needs and aspirations, allowing you to enjoy great variety in your role and see the positive change you are influencing in people’s lives.

Your benefits

As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau
• Paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Wellbeing leave
• Employee assistance program with ACCESS Programs
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union
• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
• Subsidised worker screening checks and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career.

Your capabilities

To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.

Essential

• Committed to delivering person-centred and diverse support to those living with all disabilities in their home environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate compassionately with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work autonomously and respond with empathy in stressful situations
• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Willingness to perform shift work, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays (24/7 roster)

Desirable

• Qualifications in Individualised Support or other relevant discipline(s)
• Demonstrated experience working with people living with disabilities, including manual handling and personal care tasks
• Knowledge of NDIS restrictive practices legislation and positive behaviour support

Special conditions

• Full working rights in Australia
• Current South Australian drivers’ licence and a reliable vehicle
• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Provide First Aid certification (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)

Apply or enquire now

To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Human Resources team on 1800 378 272 or humanresources@estara.com.au

Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and other disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our specialised disability support team leads with a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring holistic support for our clients. Current programs include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, spinal nurse advisory, peer support mentorship, support coordination, and community initiatives.

We exist, because you matter.

Your role

As estara’s Spinal Nurse Advisor, you will work closely with our expert Specialised Disability Support team, focussing on our impact across Greater Adelaide and wider South Australia.

Day-to-day, you will work with our clients and provide individual consultative advice and support on a range of health matters specifically for those living with a spinal cord injury or related neurological conditions. In this position, you will support our clients with a spinal cord injury to live in the community and maintain their general health, wellbeing and lifestyle in order to live their potential.

This is a truly multi-faceted role that will allow you to innovate and excel in your career.

Your benefits

As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau

• Paid parental leave for permanent employees

• Wellbeing leave

• Compressed hours and flexible working options

• Employee assistance program with Access Programs

• Discounted health insurance with Bupa

• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union

• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers

This role also incorporates a phone and vehicle allowance to compensate your time and commitment.

Your capabilities

To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.

Essential

• Nursing qualifications with current AHPRA registration

• A minimum of five (5) years’ nursing experience, preferably experience in community-based nursing

• Knowledge of continence management and catheter accreditation

Desirable

• Experience in spinal, orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing

• Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation and treatment following spinal cord injuries

Special conditions

• Current South Australian full drivers’ licence is essential

• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check and any relevant Screenings as stipulated by DHS/NDIS with at least 6 months’ validity

• Intrastate travel and work outside of normal business hours as required

Apply or enquire now

To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Director of Specialised Disability Support, Lloyd Townsend, on 1800 378 272 or at Lloyd.Townsend@estara.com.au.

Submit your application by 18 February 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply now to secure your spot.