Student to Employment Pathway

Congratulations on completing your student placement and being recommended to apply to a position at Helping Hand.

 As as an employee of Helping Hand you will promote client choice & independence, ensuring our residents are happy and healthy at all times by demonstrating our core values: 

• Compassion – we believe in demonstrating our concern for others and doing everything we can to help
• Respect – we believe that everyone has the right to have their feelings, wishes and rights recognised and honoured
• Excellence – we believe in providing the highest standard that goes above and beyond everything we do
• Community – we believe in creating relationships that foster a better connection with our clients, our teams, each other and our community

Helping Hand also offers great benefits and perks!

• Salary package a maximum of $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Discounted Private Health insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• EAP - employee assistance program

Next Steps:

• Complete the application process, provide as much detail as you can and upload all documentation relevant to the position you're applying for
• Once you submit your application you will receive a Pre-employment assessment, complete this as soon as possible, it should take approx. 15-20 mins
• A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 2 business days to discuss current vacancies at your preferred Residential site (please make sure you select this during the application process)
• You may be asked to attend a formal interview to meet with the Residential Services Manager
• If successful for employment the HR Services Team will send you onboarding paperwork to complete in addition to an employment contact  - you will also speak to a Staffing Coordinator regarding your roster and availability

For any enquiries, please contact the Recruitment team on careers@helpinghand.org.au 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold a current national police check and first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

All current Helping Hand employees should notify their current supervisor of their intent to apply.