Grow with us.
Learning and Development
What we do is just as important as how we do it.
At Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, we offer a broad range of roles, from Lifestyle Support Workers to Leadership and everything in between. We offer a diverse and challenging environment with great learning and career opportunities for people who share our values. We provide our staff with the right knowledge to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their full potential. We also offer great benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, a range of working arrangements and much more.
Our Workforce Learning and Development program includes:
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On the job role specific orientation, including buddy shifts for Lifestyle Support Workers
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Corporate Induction
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NDIS Worker Induction Module
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NDIS Worker Orientation Module
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COVID-19 Infection Control Module
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Indigenous Cultural Awareness 'Foundations' course
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Indigenous Cultural Awareness 'Work Ready' Training Program
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The Infection Control e-Learning Module
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Regular role specific supervision and mentoring
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External training opportunities
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Interstate training opportunities
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Professional Membership opportunities (if applicable)
Our Learning and Development Program also includes the following mandatory training for Lifestyle Support Workers:
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Introduction to Disability Support Part 1
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Introduction to Disability Support Part 2
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Professional Boundaries
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Guide to Safe Medication Management
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Effective Progress Notes
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Personal Care and Grooming Part 1
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Personal Care and Grooming Part 2
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Duty of Care & Dignity of Risk
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Self Care for Disability Support Professionals
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Communication
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Manual Handling Part 1
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Manual Handling Part 2
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Safe Food Handling Part 1
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Safe Food Handling Part 2
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Positive Behaviour Support Part 1
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Positive Behaviour Support Part 2
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Keeping Safe at Work
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Person Centred Active Support
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Sexuality and Relationships
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Positive Behaviour Support Part 3
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NDIS Quality and Safeguard Framework
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Team Work
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Feedback, Compliments and Complaints
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Schizophrenia Part 1
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Schizophrenia Part 2
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Bipolar Disorder
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Personality Disorder
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Problem Solving as a Disability Support Professional
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Cultural Awareness
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COVID-19 and Disability Services
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Epilepsy
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Seizure Management
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Diabetes
Additionally, we offer staff access to other types of training including:
35. Beyond Blue Mental Health Awareness
36. Mindarma - boost psychological resilience
37. Community Care and Dementia – understanding the condition
38. Community Care and Dementia – responsive behaviours
Specialist training is provided as needed for Lifestyle Support Workers supporting people with specific needs:
39. Dysphagia Training
40. Wound Care
41. Catheter Care
42. Peg feeding
43. CPAP/BIPAP
44. Bowel Management
45. Ostomy and Stoma Care
46. Trachea and Shallow suctioning
Looking to land your dream role?
Before applying for a job with us, we recommend downloading and reading our Job Guide for Applicants:
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter along with a copy of your resume to recruitment@rloa.org.au
To learn more about our work culture please see the Our People page and see what our employees say about their experiences working for Rural Lifestyle Options Australia.
Do you have a career question?
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