Careers
Who we are
Somerville Community Services, is a dedicated non-profit, community-based organisation in the Northern Territory providing services to support people with disabilities, their families and carers.
We are a registered NDIS provider, and have been offering high-quality support for nearly 60 years.
Our mission
To impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic disadvantage. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team.
Our standards – What is important to us:
- We listen to what people need and respond with quality care and guidance, with honesty and integrity. We provide innovative and best practice support that meets each person’s needs and wants.
- We take an individualised approach to our care, understanding the person we are helping and ensuring our solution meets their unique, individual needs.
- Somerville takes great pride in our best practice operating procedures that allow us to deliver the best possible support to all people within our service.
Why work with us? Our people make a difference:
- We focus on local knowledge, passion and commitment by attracting skilled employees who understand, care about and value the diversity of the Territory and Territorians.
- We employ compassionate, caring, inspiring and enthusiastic people who are focused on providing quality care and support to people with disability.
- Somerville is an employer of choice, providing a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for staff to provide quality care and support for people with disability.
- We offer weekly training and upskilling programs to ensure all employees have the knowledge, skills and training to consistently provide high quality care and support.
- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax-free.
- Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
What do I need to do before I apply?
Before you apply for one of our roles, there’s a few things that are required, which is listed below:
- Australian NT Driver Licence
- NT Ochre Card - Working with Children Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Evidence of Work Rights
- Vaccinations - COVID 19 with Booster
- A valid Influenza (Flu)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission