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A career at Villa Maria Imagine the possibilities

A career at Villa Maria Imagine the possibilities. Careers Adviser Seminars – August 2008 Presenters: Rebecca Ryan, Executive Manager Marketing Darren Mannix, HR Manager. About Villa Maria. Established in 1907 Values-driven not-for-profit organisation

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A career at Villa Maria Imagine the possibilities

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  1. A career at Villa MariaImagine the possibilities Careers Adviser Seminars – August 2008 Presenters: Rebecca Ryan, Executive Manager Marketing Darren Mannix, HR Manager

  2. About Villa Maria • Established in 1907 • Values-driven not-for-profit organisation • One of Victoria’s largest providers of disability, education and senior services • Deliver 60+ programs to 5,000 people in 42 locations across Victoria

  3. A sector of opportunities • 6.9% of Australian workforce choose to work in community organisations – working together to achieve a common goal • Aged care sector 9th largest employer • Ageing population growth sector • Aged and community care and disability services workers in high demand

  4. Villa Maria workforce • 950 staff / 350 volunteers • Diverse backgrounds, ages and professions • Variety of roles: nurses, personal carers, allied health professionals, case managers, disability support workers, instructors, educationalists, rehabilitation assistants, music therapists, chefs, hospitality and administration staff.

  5. More than a job – a vocation “One of the joys of working in this field is the interaction, feedback and connection you have with the people you’re supporting. You never stop learning and there are always fresh challenges and opportunities.” “Being out in the community and able to make someone’s day that little more special, seeing their happiness, is a great feeling. I wouldn’t change what I do for anything.”

  6. People now entering the workforce… • Their lifetime has always included AIDS • Star Wars is older than them • Bottle caps have always been screw off • They cannot fathom not having a remote control • They have always had CDs • Ray Martin has been on Channel 9 their entire life • Never taken a swim and thought about Jaws • McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers • They don't know who Mork was

  7. Great expectationsWhat Gen Y want from an employer • Meaning • Organisational culture • Positive • Nurturing • Committed to ongoing learning • Challenges • Diversity • Relationships • Career advancement opportunities

  8. Learning and Development • Traineeships and student placements • Paid training • Induction • Mandatory training • Professional development • On the job • Mentoring / shadow shifts • Career pathways • Overseas scholarships

  9. Employee Benefits • Salary packaging • Salary sacrifice • Work life balance • Flexible hours • Job Share • 48/52 • Paid parental leave • Interested???

  10. Felicity • Works in Residential Aged Care • Began as a Personal Care Worker • Completed Registered NurseDiv 2 / Medication Endorsed • Now works part-time while caring for a young family

  11. Reece • Commenced as a volunteer • Employed as a casual staff member • Now works in a Community Residential Unit on weekends while completing his VCE

  12. Kaytee • Commenced straight from high school in 2003 • On the job training in Aged Care while completing RN Div 2 • Career change - now completing a Certificate IV while working in Disability Services • Diverse range of career options

  13. Aaron • Works full-time in a Community Support Worker role • Regional site • Currently completing his Bachelor of Social Work – supported by Villa Maria

  14. Lydia • Works in Residential Aged Care • Commenced as Personal Care Worker while studying at University • Now completing a Traineeship (Cert IV Leisure & Lifestyle) and is working as an Activities Coordinator

  15. Matt • Instructor at Gateway • Works part-time • Shares his interests and skills

  16. Launching a career at Villa Maria • Traineeships and student placements – contact our Learning & Development Consultants on T: 9855 7600 • All other employment opportunities – visit our website and apply online www.villamaria.com.au • Casual Staff recruitment information sessions are held quarterly

  17. Thank you!

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