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Phoenix supports almost 800 people with a disability across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Supported employment through Phoenix is a great opportunity for people with a disability who:

  • Aren’t sure if work is the right step for them
  • Need time adjusting to a return to the workforce in a supported environment
  • Are looking to transition to open employment in the future

At Phoenix we believe that everyone should be given an opportunity to participate in the workforce and that’s why the Disability Services Standards are at the core of what we offer in the workplace:

  • A fair go for everyone
  • Having your say in the workplace
  • The ability to take part in the community
  • Learning new skills in a supporting environment
  • Having staff who know the best way to help you
  • Fair wages and conditions
  • Working in an environment where you are safe and respected

So, how do I know if I'm eligible to work at Phoenix?

To get a job at Phoenix, you have to be eligible. This means you:

  • Are receiving a Disability Support Pension from Centrelink OR
  • Have been assessed by Centerlink as being eligible and referred to work in an ADE (Australia Disability Enterprise) for work and that Phoenix resources will meet your needs
  • Independent in your daily life
  • Over the age of sixteen (16)
  • Are unlikely to put yourself or others at risk
  • Motivated and keen to work as part of a team
  • Must not display violent and aggressive behaviour
  • Pass a confidential national police check prior to starting.
    • If you do not have a Police Check we can help you get one. You’ll need to bring to your interview one of the following documents;
      • Drivers License
      • Birth Certificate (or extract)
      • Passport
      • Citizenship certificate
  • A Tax File Number. If you do not have one, you can contact the Australian Taxation Office on 13 28 61 or ato.gov.au

 So if i'm eligible what's the Recruitment Process

  1. Phone 08 8152 4200 or email employment@phoenixsociety.com.au to discuss you’re your options with a Recruitment Officer
  2. Bring to the meeting your completed application forms (which would have been sent to you) and have read the general Information about working at Phoenix
  3. Have an interview, complete the 'Entry Skills Assessment' and a 3 hour work trial
  4. Once your completed the above an employment commencement date will be set if suitable 
  5. An Employee induction will be conducted when you start to help you familiarise yourself with working at Phoenix
  6. You are ready to start working at Phoenix! 
     

Training and Reviews

All training is individualised and documented on such topics as:

  • General Safety Awareness
  • Forklift Safety Awareness
  • Quality
  • Health and Hygiene
  • Manual and Material Handling
  • Disability Services Standards 

Wage assessments are conducted in accordance with the Phoenix Enterprise agreement and assessments are competency based and not productivity basis. At Phoenix we have 21 levels of pay up to full award wages - Wages are paid on top of the Disability Support Pension fortnightly.

If you’d like more information on Employment Opportunities at Phoenix, first visit our employment page then contact a Recruitment Officer on 08 8152 2400 or email employment@phoenixsociety.com.au.

If you’d like more information on Training at Phoenix, contact a Training and Development Maager on 08 8152 2400 or email training@phoenixsociety.com.au.