Employment Officer (Billabong Flowers)
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Job Location:
Shepparton - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part Time (60 hours per Fortnight) / Fixed Term 9 Months
- SCHADS Award Level 2
- Location: Shepparton
ConnectGV is a not for profit organisation providing disability services across the Goulburn Valley. Our services include residential supports day programs supported employment plan management and individual support.
Our Social Enterprises create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability while supporting the development of skills confidence and independence.
Billabong Flowers is a creative social enterprise program where participants work alongside staff to produce floral arrangements creative products and seasonal items while developing practical workplace skills.
We are looking for a creative supportive and enthusiastic Employment Officer to join our team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people has a creative flair and is passionate about supporting individuals to learn new skills and participate in meaningful work.
The role
The Employment Officer (Billabong Flowers) supports people with disability to participate in a creative floristry program that builds confidence independence and work skills.
You will work directly alongside participants to design and produce floral arrangements and creative products while supporting skill development and meaningful participation.
The role also contributes to the day to day operations of the Billabong Flowers social enterprise.
The successful applicant will ideally commence on 4 May 2026 with the position offered as a fixed term contract until 4 February 2027.
Key responsibilities
- Support participants and supported employees to develop floristry and creative work skills
- Facilitate engaging floristry and creative activities
- Encourage independence teamwork and confidence
- Supervise and support participants during program activities
- Assist with the preparation packaging and presentation of floral products
- Maintain a safe inclusive and positive program environment
- Contribute to the day to day operations of the Billabong Flowers social enterprise
- Maintain participant records and program documentation
About you
You are a creative and supportive person who enjoys working with people and helping others develop skills and confidence.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting people with disability or experience in community services
- Creative ability in floristry arts craft or design based activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to facilitate group activities and teach practical skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications and requirements
Essential
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- Working With Children Check
Desirable
- Qualification or training in floristry art or design (or related creative field)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or similar
- Experience working in supported employment or social enterprise
- Experience as a florist or working in a floristry business
Why join ConnectGV
At ConnectGV you will be part of a team committed to inclusion creativity and meaningful community participation.
This role offers the opportunity to combine creativity with social impact supporting people with disability to build skills confidence and independence through meaningful work.
Next steps
To review the position description please click Position Description.
To apply please click Apply by the closing date.
For further information please contact or call the HR team on (03).
Short Video Introduction
As part of your application please submit a short video (12 minutes) introducing yourself and addressing the following:
- Tell us a little about yourself and your background.
- Why you are interested in working with people with disability in a creative program such as Billabong Flowers.
- Show us something creative you have made (for example a floral arrangement craft item artwork or similar) and briefly explain it. If you dont have something to show tell us how you would help participants explore creativity and feel proud of what they create.
This video does not need to be professionally produced. A simple recording on your phone or computer is perfectly fine. You will be prompted to upload during the application process.
Please note: ConnectGV may choose to interview candidates prior to the application closing date.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
