Welcome to Endeavour's Employment Opportunities
Endeavour is one of Queensland's largest not-for-profit organisations, providing a wide variety of products and services. To fulfill our vision of being the first choice for people with a disability we need dedicated, hardworking people committed to enhancing the lives of people with a disability. Endeavour is one of the State's most diverse employers and we offer some of the most interesting and rewarding jobs available.

Please select a position of interest below from our current vacancies, and apply on-line.

We also offer a number of positions for volunteers. If you are interested in joining the Endeavour team in a volunteer capacity, click here for more information.

Positions Vacant

Workplace Health & Safety Officer
Type: Full time - 76 hrs per fortnight
Description: Reporting to the Area Manager Disability Services, you will bring together your years of experience to develop and implement contemporary workplace health and safety systems across multiple services to achieve compliance with applicable legislations and to create a safety first culture. To be a part of this incredible opportunity you will have: The ability to drive change and lead best practices within a multi-site organisation; A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and industry trends; Experience in developing and implementing contemporary workplace health and safety policies and practices. If you are looking for a challenging position that will enable you to make a difference and be part of a transformational organisation then this position is for you. You can obtain a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria by contacting Helen Bishop on (07) 3481 4008. Written applications must address the Selection Criteria and include at least 2 referees.
Location: Disability Services / Sunshine Coast
Name: Helen Bishop
Mail Address: Tony Vidler Endeavour Foundation PO Box 1 LAWNTON QLD 4501
Phone: 07 3481 4000
Fax: 07 3285 7087
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Workplace Health & Safety Officer
Type: Full time - 76 hours
Description: Reporting to the Area Manager Disability Service, you will bring together your years of experience to develop and implement contemporary workplace health and safety systems across multiple services to achieve compliance with applicable legislations and to create a safety first culture. To be a part of this incredible opportunity you will have: the ability to drive change and lead best practices within a multi-site organisation; a sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and industry trends; experience in developing and implementing contemporary workplace health and safety policies and practices. If you are looking for a challenging position that will enable you to make a difference and be part of a transformational organisation then this is for you. Please contact Tara Evans on (07) 4931 9005 to obtain a copy of the position description and key selection criteria. Applicants are required to forward a copy of their resume addressing the key selection criteria to Tara Evans
Location: Disability Services / Central
Name: Tara Evans
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation Box 1515, Rockhampton 4700
Phone: 07 4931 9005
Fax: 07 4922 1880
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Support Worker (Vac SW0832-08)
Type: Full time - 76 hours
Description: The successful applicant will assist people with a disability with various activities at a Targeted Support Service in Toowoomba. Applicants are required to address the Key Selection Criteria. Copy of Position Description can be obtained by phoning 4616 9303
Location: Disability Services / South West Qld / Toowoomba
Name: Judy Bateman
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation PO Box 2083 TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Phone: 07 4616 9300
Fax: 07 4638 8857
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Support Worker (Vac SW0833-08)
Type: Part time - 48 hrs per fortnight
Description: The successful applicant will assist people with a disability with various activities in Post School Services in Stanthorpe. Applicants are required to address the Key Selection Criteria. Copy of Position Description can be obtained by phoning 4616 9303
Location: Disability Services / South West Qld / Stanthorpe
Name: Judy Bateman
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation PO Box 2083 TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Phone: 07 4616 9300
Fax: 07 4638 8857
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Business Service Supervisor
Type: Full time
Description: The Business Service is located at Wacol and packages food products for a diverse customer base. The service provides employment opportunities for 90 workers with a disability. This is a full time position and the successful applicant will be responsible for training and supervising adults with a disability in day to day business activities. You will also be required to meet budgeted targets. The person we seek must be motivated and have prior experience working with people with a disability. Computer skills and Microsoft Office experience would be an advantage. Written applications, addressing the selection criteria and including three referees, should be forwarded by Friday 22nd. August 2008 to: David Heathcote Snr. Business Service Manager Endeavour Foundation 46 Wolston Park Road, Wacol. 4076
Location: 46 Wolston Park Road, Wacol. 4076
Name: David Heathcote
Mail Address: 46 Wolston Park Road Wacol. 4076
Phone: (07) 3271 1414
Fax: (07) 3271 1636
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Jnr. Admin. Clerk - Business Service
Type: Full time after a 3 month trial
Description: The Business Service provides a supported employment environment for 51 people with a disability. The business is involved in stakes and pegs, steel production, collation and is a major industrial rag retailer. The successful applicant will be responsible for all administrative support including banking, petty cash, creditors and debtors, end of month financial returns/stocktake, purchasing, communication with stakeholders and provide admin support to other staff members. The person will have an excellent level of word processing, excel and data entry skills. Experience in Line 50 or similar accounting packages would be highly regarded. Written applications addressing the above criteria and including 3 references should be forwarded by close of business on Friday 22nd. August 2008 to: Kerrie Grindrod Business Service Manager, PO Box 711 Townsville. 4810
Location: Cnr. Duckworth St. & Bayswater Road, Townsville. 4810
Name: Kerrie Grindrod
Mail Address: Cnr. Duckworth St. and Bayswater Road Townsville. 4810
Phone: (07) 4779 2041
Fax: (07) 4775 5650
Closing Date: 22/08/2008
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Support Worker
Type: Full time - 76 hours
Description: Endeavour Foundation in Mackay is seeking permanent and casual staff to positions in all Support Services. In these roles the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that people with a disability are involved in services that foster their development and meet their needs, promote and reflect the value base and dignity of people with a disability, maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and create a culture of excellence in the development and delivery of services. The ideal candidate will have a driver’s licence and their senior first aid certificate. If you think this position is for you, send your application to Lea Waters-Marsh
Location: Disability Services / Central / Mackay
Name: Lea Waters-Marsh
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation PO Box 327 MACKAY QLD 4740
Phone: 07 4944 2200
Fax: 07 4951 4819
Closing Date: 25/08/2008
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Area Quality & Compliance Support Officer
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Description: Endeavour seeks a Quality & Compliance Support Officer to provide support to an Area Disability Team to meet the quality and compliance requirements outcomes for each disability service supporting people with a disability. The position is located in South East Queensland, Buranda office and supports service users in Ipswich, Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding Areas. Endeavour Foundation offers the opportunity to participate in Endeavour’s tax effective salary packaging. The successful applicant will report to the Area Operations Manager – Quality and Compliance and be responsible for: Assisting direct support staff/services to work within the Quality Management System to ensure a culture of continuous improvement is achieved and accreditation standards are upheld. Providing specific information, training and support to Managers and employees to utilize the Quality management System. Participate in the development and review of services using the organizations internal audit schedule. A copy of the position description and selection criteria can be obtained by phoning Vera Lapasau on 07 3896 6014. Further information about Endeavour is available on our website. Written applications, addressing the selection criteria, and providing a current résumé should be forwarded to Vera Lapasau
Location: Disability Services
Name: Vera Lapasau
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation PO Box 1105 COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Phone: 07 3896 6014
Fax: 07 3393 0755
Closing Date: 29/08/2008
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Assistant Store Manager (Retail)
Type: Perm. Part Time 28hrs. p.w.
Description: We are seeking a permanent part time Assistant Store Manager - 28hrs. per week to manage our Endeavour Recycled Clothing Store at Stafford. The successful applicant will be a person with sales and managing experience in the retail industry. Previous Supervisory experience, good communication skills, excellent customer service and ability to train and develop staff is a prerequisite for this position. This would be a great opportunity for the successful applicant to showcase your retail experience. Applications closing Friday 29th August 2008 should be forwarded to: Renzo Salvetti Area Manager PO Box 3555 Tingalpa. 4173
Location: Shop 5, 17 Billabong Street Stafford
Name: Renzo Salvetti
Mail Address: PO Box 3555 Tingalpa. 4173
Phone: (07) 3908 7163
Fax: (07) 3908 7178
Closing Date: 29/08/2008
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Service Manager - In Home Support
Type: Full time - 76 hours
Description: The Manager of the Bundaberg In Home Support Service is a member of the Bundaberg Disability Services Team, reporting to the Bundaberg Senior Service Development manager. You will be responsible for the management of a number of service users in the In Home Support program. The successful applicant must demonstrate management and co-ordination skills, excellent communication skills, computer skills, team building and leadership skills and the ability and enthusiasm to work with people with a disability and their families. Previous work experience working with people with a disability is essential. A copy of the Selection Criteria and Position Description can be obtained by phoning 07 41319603. Applications addressing the selection criteria and including a copy of a resume should be forwarded to Maureen Gardener
Location: Disability Services / Central / Bundaberg
Name: Maureen Gardener
Mail Address: Maureen Gardener, Endeavour Foundation, PO Box 1220, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Phone: 07 4131 9603
Fax: 07 4152 7106
Closing Date: 29/08/2008
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Business Service Supervisor - Home Hill
Type: Full time
Description: The Business Service provides a supported employment environment for 18 people with a disability. The Business Service is involved in Stakes & Pegs. This is a full time position and the successful applicant will be responsible for training and supervising adults with a disability in day to day business activities. You will also be required to meet budgeted targets. The person we seek must be motivated and have prior experience working with people with a disability. Computer skills and Microsoft Office experience would be an advantage. Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including three referees should be forwarded by Friday 29th August 2008 to: Shaun McAullay Endeavour Business Service PO Box 9032 Slade Point M.C. 4740
Location: Cnr. Coppo and Groper Creek Roads Home Hill.
Name: Shaun McAullay
Mail Address: PO Box 9032 Slade Point M.C. 4740
Phone: (07) 4955 1533
Fax: (07) 4955 4478
Closing Date: 29/08/2008
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Support Worker
Type: Full time - 76 hours
Description: As a support worker, your role is to work with people with Intellectual Disability on a daily basis with various activities, including personal care, social contact, community access and household management. Focus is on Service User development and individual needs. As a residential support worker weekend work is requires and sleepovers may be involved. The ideal candidate will have the ability and enthusiasm to work with people with disabilities. First Aid certificate is essential (or a willingness to attain one). Candidates must be able to demonstrate good written, oral and interpersonal skills. LR driving licence (or the willingness to obtain one) is required at the Adult Training Support Service. A copy of the selection criteria and position description can be obtained by phoning Admisintration on 07 54811316 or send an email to r.harcus@endeavour.com.au. Applicants for this position are to address each relevant point of the selection criteria and forward with resume to Robyn Harcus
Location: Disability Services / Central / Gympie
Name: Robyn Harcus
Mail Address: Endeavour Foundation 2/22 Barter Street GYMPIE QLD
Phone: 07 4120 9901
Fax: 07 4122 3333
Closing Date: 5/09/2008
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