Culture at Afford
We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating spaces where confidence grows, skills shine and possibilities open up. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.
For our clients, we open doors to living independently, finding a great job, meeting great people and achieving life goals. The most important thing we do is bring people together for life’s adventures. If you would like to be part of that, we would love to hear from you.
Work with us
Check out our latest job vacancies.
Benefits of working at Afford
When you join the team at Afford, you get:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900, providing great tax benefits
- Bonus leave as a reward at each work anniversary
- The option to purchase additional annual leave
- A meal and entertainment packaging card up to the value of $2,000
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Investment in your learning and development
FAQs about working with Afford
There are a variety of roles at Afford, from support workers and administrative roles to employment consultants and service-management positions. You can explore current vacancies via our careers portal.
Depending on the role, you may need a certificate III in Individual Support, a valid First Aid/CPR accreditation, a current driver’s licence, a clear police check, Working With Children Check, and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To support you to thrive, we provide above-award pay, not-for-profit salary packaging options, additional leave on anniversaries, training and development programs, and employee-discount programs.
The job most people apply for at Afford is to be a support worker. We understand why too! You get to work directly with clients and have a positive impact in our communities. It’s very rewarding, lots of fun and you get to support incredible people to achieve their goals.
To be an Afford support worker, you must have some essential qualifications, skills and clearances to be an Afford support worker.
Qualifications
These qualifications are essential for support worker roles at Afford:
- Minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support obtained by an accredited vocational education and training (VET) provider.
- Current First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training accreditation (or be willing to obtain it).
Other requirements
The following clearances and checks must be completed before you can be a support worker at Afford. You must:
- Have a current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence, so that you can drive clients in our cars and vans. We cannot accept international drivers’ licences.
- Have or be willing to obtain a current, clear police check.
- Have or be willing to obtain a current and clear Working with Children Check with no restrictions.
- Have or be willing to obtain a current clear NDIS Worker Screening Check with no restrictions.
- Successfully complete an NDIS Worker Orientation module.
- Have and be willing to provide an up-to-date Covid Vaccination Certificate, or certified medical exemption.
- Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
Afford’s Purpose, Vision, and Values
Our Purpose
To create an inclusive world where human rights are realised. A world where people of all abilities come together to share in life’s adventure.
Our Vision
To improve the lives of people with disability by prioritising their choices, promoting their rights and exploring possibilities together.
Our Values
Kind
We value thoughtful acts, we take time to understand the needs of people. We do the right thing. We are friendly. We are positive and we are inclusive.
Clear
We value taking the time to make tricky things clear and simple, so they are easy to use and understand for ourselves and others. We are open, transparent and we are genuine.
Team
We value working together to achieve goals and have fun. We celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes. We support each other and share our individual and team strengths.
Explore
We value trying new things, taking the path less travelled and embracing change. We explore with purpose to make sure we have a positive impact. We value progress, fresh thinking, flexibility, and resilience.
