Careers and volunteering
At Compass, we are built on the core belief that all human beings have extraordinary potential. With this as a fundamental principle, we are driven to create a world where EVERYONE can have the opportunity to unlock this potential, to thrive and to create the life of their choice. That includes you!
We believe that meaningful work extends far beyond one’s vocation. When you do something that you truly love and that brings purpose to you and to others, it becomes a passion, a philosophy and a way of life. It is this alignment that we strive to foster and create a space for at Compass. The more empowered we are as individuals, the more we can empower others – and that is ultimately what we are here to do.
Share your skills. Strengthen community. Change lives. Compass is seeking volunteers across retail, gardening, food service, trades, administration and more. If you see possibility before problem and want to contribute in a meaningful way, even if its only a couple of hours, we would love to hear from you.
At The Compass Institute we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those with disability and that includes growing our workforce with unique talent that supports our vision.
Join a purpose-driven organisation focused on unlocking potential, not managing limitations. Compass is inviting Expressions of Interest from values-aligned individuals who see possibility before problem and want to contribute to meaningful community impact.
Lead Compass’ new Wabi Sabi Retail Program, supporting Trainees to build confidence, practical retail skills and pathways towards meaningful employment.
Lead Compass’ growing Employability Skills Program, supporting Trainees to build confidence, develop workplace skills and create meaningful pathways into employment.
Wonderful opportunity to make a difference and provide friendly customer service in a Unique Social Enterprise Cafe environment!
Wonderful opportunity to work with people of all abilities, and enhance quality of life through community participation
Our social enterprise – Connections Cafe Maroochydore is seeking a Cook with a passion for hospitality to join our team on a casual basis!
We are seeking casual Support Trainers to join our on the Sunshine Coast. You will work alongside a vibrant, values-led team to support Trainees to grow in confidence, capability and independence, while building your own career within a purpose-driven organisation committed to meaningful outcomes.
At Compass, we value diversity and harness it to help build variety into our program offerings. This means that we look beyond traditional disability qualifications and experience and often seek candidates with trade or vocational backgrounds, who are looking for a change of career or people with a training and assessment background.
Before you apply for any roles, we recommend reading through the below simple steps that you’ll need to go through. You will need to have or be willing to obtain the following licenses and certifications:
It is an excellent way to see if the industry is right for you and to gain hands-on experience and an understanding of best practice. It’s also a great way to finish your studies and could lead to further paid employment opportunities at Compass.
In considering a Work Placement opportunity, there are a few simple steps to go through. You will need to have or be willing to obtain the following licenses and certifications: –
Compass has a variety of opportunities for volunteers, so what you can contribute depends largely on what your interests are and what skills and knowledge you’d like to share. If you have interests in customer service, food service and cookery, horticulture or gardening, retail, animal welfare or puppy raising, construction and trades, arts and crafts or even administration, then we would love to hear from you!