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OCTEC - WORKING WITH US

 Working with OCTEC Incorporated

OCTEC Incorporated: "A committed, caring and professional organisation working across NSW to help individuals access training and employment opportunities, assist industry recruit and develop skilled workforces, and contribute to communities in regional and rural NSW becoming more sustainable."

Who we are

OCTEC is a community based, not-for-profit organisation with more than 30 years experience delivering a range of employment, training and community development programs and services. We have delivery sites in Bathurst, Condobolin, Cowra, Forbes, Lithgow, Mudgee, Orange, Parkes, West Wyalong and Young.

Our purpose

• To develop and manage projects that assist people to acquire and improve their ability to seek, obtain and retain employment.
• To research, initiate and develop programs that provide support services for local people, in particular young or otherwise disadvantaged people.
• To seek support in the community to assist people to develop their capacity for obtaining and retaining employment and to become more self-reliant and better skilled during periods of unemployment.
• To research, initiate and develop programs that provide industry training and employment opportunities.
• To provide services and programs which address and relieve poverty, sickness, distress, misfortune, destitution or helplessness.

What we do

The programs and services that OCTEC provides include:

• Disability Employment Network
• Q.temp - labour hire services;
• Nationally accredited industry training and traineeship services;
• Community Services and Health - aged care work training;
• Hospitality training;
• Youth Services – youthconnections.org.au

Our clients

OCTEC provides its programs and services to all members of the community and in particular, to members of the community who traditionally face barriers to accessing employment, education and training services.

How we deliver our services

Our services are made available to all clients (and potential clients) regardless of race, gender, age, marital status, physical or intellectual impairment, or sexual orientation. OCTEC complies with relevant anti-discrimination and treats every client fairly and without discrimination. OCTEC staff are made aware of their access and equity responsibilities and of the importance of flexibility in delivery to cater for people with differing needs.

Our values

OCTEC staff are expected to deliver the organisation's services and to perform their specific duties in a manner that is consistent with the values of the organisation. These are:

Quality Service Provision – We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and aim to provide a high quality service to all the clients and communities we work with.

Financial Sustainability and Flexibility – We conduct our operations with a constant focus on financial viability, both short-term and long-term, to ensure that we can continue to deliver the many services we provide. We also remain flexible and open to business opportunities as they arise, so that we can grow the organisation and continue to deliver a wide range of services that are responsive to community needs.

Community Based – While operating in a professional, businesslike manner, we maintain an awareness of our community origins – we are of the community and for the community, have a strong emphasis on localised service provision, and encourage staff involvement in local community groups, activities and events.

Ethical and Honest – We expect our staff to always perform their duties in an ethical and honest manner.

Caring – We care for our staff as individuals with needs and responsibilities that go beyond the workplace, and in turn, we expect our staff to provide our services in a caring manner – individualised, empathic, compassionate and outcome-focused.

Committed – We expect staff to demonstrate a commitment to their work and to the organisation that goes beyond it being 'just a job'. In turn, OCTEC is committed to supporting staff members to grow, develop, progress and experience high levels of job satisfaction.

Professional – We expect staff to perform their duties in a professional manner, built on the foundations of caring, committed, ethical and honest behaviour.

Ecologically Responsible – Wherever practicable, we adopt and maintain practices that reduce the generation of waste, lower energy consumption and encourage the use of recycled materials.

Applying for positions at OCTEC

OCTEC advertises it positions in one or more of the following ways:

• in the press;
• on the Australian JobSearch website: https://jobsearch.gov.au/
• on OCTEC's website http://octec.org.au

Applicants are generally required to obtain an Information Pack about the position before applying for the position. The Information Pack includes:

• a general introduction to OCTEC Incorporated
• general information about the Program area in which the position is located
• a brief overview of the position
• application requirements including a contact person for inquiries about the position
• information about probity checks undertaken by OCTEC
• the Position Description
• the Employment Privacy Notification.

Applicants are encouraged to speak to the OCTEC contact person for inquiries about the position, prior to finalising their application.

Applicants are generally required to supply the following information with their application:

A covering letter including:

• The name of the position(s) applied for
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (as detailed in the Position Description).
• A current Resume.

Following submission of the application, the OCTEC selection panel for the position will generally proceed with the following steps:

• Shortlist applicants for interview based on their application.
• Contact short listed applicants and organise a time for interview (please note that applicants selected for interview will generally be required to bring the names and contact information of two referees to the interview, if not already supplied with the application).
• Conduct interviews with short listed applicants.
• Contact referees as appropriate.
• Make an offer of employment to the top ranked applicant.
• Phone to advise other applicants who have been interviewed that they have been unsuccessful.
• Send a letter to applicants not selected for interview to advise them that they have been unsuccessful.

What you can expect from us should you be successful

• If you are successful in gaining employment with OCTEC, we commit to providing you with a rewarding, productive and safe work environment. Specifically, you can expect:
• Recruitment and selection practices that are fair and in keeping with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation.
• Employment under appropriate Award conditions.
• Provision of a healthy and safe workplace, in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation.
• Provision of induction and orientation information including the objectives and goals of OCTEC.
• Regular and ongoing review and feedback on individual and unit performance.
• Access to development opportunities in accordance with identified needs.
• Provision of the required support and encouragement to undertake the duties you are asked to perform.
• Clear communication of the relevant decisions made by management.
• Promotion and advancement opportunities based on demonstrated merit in fair and open competition.

What we expect from you

In turn, OCTEC has expectations of you as an employee. These include:

• Demonstrating competence, care and good faith at all times.
• Being punctual for work and working at least the minimum number of hours.
• Performing work in a diligent and competent manner.
• Displaying honesty and integrity in dealings with OCTEC management.
• Remaining drug and alcohol free during work hours.
• Not harassing, discriminating, or supporting others who harass or discriminate against colleagues or clients on any grounds including gender, sexual preference, pregnancy, age, race, religious background, political affiliation, marital status or disability
• Not doing anything which is hostile to the commercial interests of OCTEC Incorporated.
• Not disclosing confidential information gained in the course of employment.
• Not smoking in OCTEC workplaces or company supplied vehicles.
• Ensuring that resources, funds or equipment are used effectively and economically.
• Following any lawful and reasonable instruction of your supervisor or other representative of OCTEC management

Probity checks

Should you be successful in obtaining employment with OCTEC, you may be required to undertake a probity check – either a Working with Children Background Check or an Australian Federal Police Criminal Record Check. The NSW Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 establishes a Working with Children Background Check that enables employers to submit the names of preferred applicants for child related employment to help inform recruitment decisions. Decisions about whether a position at OCTEC constitutes 'child related employment', and would therefore require a Working with Children Background Check, are made on a case by case basis by senior management. As a guide, positions delivering employment outreach services, youth services, or training and assessment services in a venue other than Old Town Hall Building, will generally require a Working with Children Check. Positions delivering training and/or assessment services in aged care facilities will generally require an Australian Federal Police Criminal Record Check, in accordance with requirements relating to certain staff members and volunteers of approved aged care providers established under the Aged Care Act 1997.

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