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Working together at the Autism Early Learning Program.JPGGateways is a great organisation to be part of and our staff and volunteers are known for their excellence and their commitment to our Vision and Mission.

At Gateways we recognise that staff and volunteers are our most valuable assets. We therefore strive to attract and retain motivated and skilled people with empowering values and a commitment to working cooperatively.

All Gateways permanent staff can access generous salary packaging arrangements. Employees also have the opportunity to negotiate hours of work that suit their desired work/life balance.

Current Vacancies  

Preschool Field Officer (2 days per week) 

Gateways seeks to employ an experienced early childhood teacher to work as a Preschool Field Officer providing support to children with additional needs and kindergarten staff in the Barwon region.

The successful applicant will report to the Family & Community Support Manager and will provide support and program advice for children with additional needs attending State-funded 4-year-old kindergarten programs.

A degree/diploma in early childhood teaching is mandatory. Five years experience in kindergarten teaching is highly desirable.

Download the Position Description Preschool Field Officer.pdf (PDF 121 KB)and the Job Application Form.pdf (PDF 114 KB).

Written applications to Bernadette Walker, Family and Community Support Manager, 10-12 Albert Street, Geelong West, 3218.

Applications close: Friday 10 February.

Casual Residential & Respite Workers

Gateways currently has casual positions available within its Community Living Support Services and Respite Programs. Our Community Living Support division has workplaces in Geelong and Camperdown. We seek to employ people who possess:

Valuing attitudes to people with disabilities
A belief in team work and cooperation 
A commitment to self-improvement
Effective communication skills 
Experience working with people with disabilities

All applicants must have Level 2 First Aid and a Working with Children’s Check. A current Victorian Driver's Licence is desirable. Employment is dependent upon Working with Children and Police Checks.

Download the Position Descriptions Residential Support Worker.pdf (PDF 147 KB) Respite Support Worker.pdf (PDF 132 KB)

Download the Job Application Form.pdf (PDF 114 KB) 

Written applications for all positions must be accompanied by a completed Job Application Form and addressed to: Human Resources Officer, Gateways Support Services 10-12 Albert St, Geelong West VIC 3218. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Brighter Futures Fundraising Campaign

Gateways has launched an important campaign, the BRIGHTER FUTURES FUNDRAISING APPEAL to meet the growing needs of the region. We need your help to raise $960,000 to build a family friendly client services wing adjoining our current offices in Geelong West. It will be a bright and welcoming one-stop-shop where children with disabilities and their families can find support, programs and services they need in the one central hub.

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On April 4 2011 Gateways Community Living Services organised the inaugural inter-house activities day which was attended by 38 people living in houses managed by Gateways.
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Certification as a Disability Services Provider

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New autism resource for ASD staff

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The 2010 HAPI Award winners are....

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