Applying For Employment

Vacant positions across all agency areas are advertised on our website when they become available.

All our employees are required to have a current police check, working with children check and two reference checks.

While some roles require specific criteria (outlined in the position description) a passion and belief in the rights of people with disability and their families and a friendly, open and approachable attitude to working with others are priorities for employment with our IOE team.

Are you:
• Committed to a community where rights and opportunities are equal for all
• Passionate about working with people
• Able to work independently and with initiative
• Looking for casual work in a workplace that offers flexible hours, variety and fun
• Over the age of 18

Support work is a satisfying and rewarding occupation. Our support workers come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and an array of previous professions and experiences. Support workers are employed on a casual basis. Work is flexible and depends on the availability of shifts that match your skills and working timelines.

Our programs provide respite to over 600 families and we have a support worker base of around 270 people!

Taking the next steps:

Thank you for your interest in working with IOE! Please note we have recently introduced a new online recruitment form and process. Even if you have submitted your details in the past, we request that you resubmit them using our new form.

All people interested in working as support workers with Interchange Outer East must first complete the online application form and must attend an information session – see dates below

• Complete the online application form at  www.bit.ly/IOE-SW-Recruitment
• Once you have completed the form you can book your nominated session.
• Remember to make a note of the user name and password you used to create the application as you will be required to use this as your application progresses.
• If you already have any of the documentation required for employment (see note below), please upload it with your application.
• The online form must be submitted  prior to attending the information session.

Note: All IOE employees are required have a current Working With Children Check, Certificate in First Aid; HLTAID004 or equivalent and Manual Handling training. (A Certificate in First Aid HLTAID003 certificate will be accepted if it is current but must be upgraded at renewal. The equivalent course component in a TAFE or University qualification will be accepted for both first aid and manual handling.)

• At the conclusion of the information session you will be required to complete and submit a pre-interview questionnaire. Please let us know prior to the information session if you think you may need assistance in completing this questionnaire.
• Once applications and pre-interview questions have been assessed, successful applicants will be invited to attend a group interview.