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OCTEC Employment Services
Applicant Information Pack
Vacancy Summary
Position Title:
Location:
Status:
Hours:
Marketing and Operations Officer
Huntley Berry Farm, Orange Area
Full Time
38 Hours Per Week
The salary package offered for this position will be subject to negotiation with the
successful applicant and will be based on the following classification from the Labour
Market Assistance Industry Award 2010: Training and Placement Officer Grade 2
Contents of Pack
About OCTEC ...................................................................................................................................... 2
About Huntley Berry Farm ................................................................................................................. 2
About the Position ............................................................................................................................. 2
Application Requirements.................................................................................................................. 3
Probity Checks .................................................................................................................................... 4
Position Description ........................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 5
Statement of Key Duties .................................................................................................................... 5
Selection Criteria ................................................................................................................................ 6
Key Relationships ............................................................................................................................... 6
Employment Privacy Notification ...................................................................................................... 7
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About OCTEC
OCTEC is a successful community business providing employment, education, training and
advocacy services across regional NSW and in western and south west Sydney.
OCTEC has 37 years’ experience and 28 delivery sites across regional NSW and in western and
south west Sydney. We employ more than 100 staff to deliver our range of services. These include
Employment Services (Disability Employment Services and Q.temp labour hire services), Nationally
Accredited Industry Training, Traineeship Services, Special Industry Services (Aged Care and Acute
Care Training), Occupational Health and Safety Services, Information Technology Services and
Youth 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.
As an Employment Services provider, OCTEC pledges itself to excellence in the delivery of job placement
and job seeker case management services.
About Huntley Berry Farm
Huntley Berry Farm near Orange is an OCTEC-owned and operated community business and
important tourist destination in Central West NSW. It is also an Australian Disability Enterprise that
provides supported employment for people with disability. The farm offers visitors the
opportunity to ‘pick your own’ berries from a wide range, including strawberries, raspberries,
youngberries and brambleberries. The berries are also used to make gourmet jams, fruit syrups,
vinegars and chutneys that sell through our online shop – www.huntleyberryfarm.com.au – or
direct from the gift shop at the farm, from reception at Old Town Hall and at Orange’s monthly
Farmers Markets.
Huntley Berry Farm can be found on Huntley Road, Huntley, 10 minutes south-east of Orange. Its
close proximity to Orange and the attractive surrounds make the farm a great place to work.
Employees receive nationally-recognised training and perform a diversity of duties, all of which
contribute to high levels of job satisfaction and the development of a range of transferrable skills.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong marketing and people management skills
to support the HBF Manager and build the business activities of the farm. This is a unique
opportunity to combine a business development role with a career in community services working
at an Australian Disability Enterprise. Priority responsibilities include implementing projects and
marketing strategies to ensure the farm’s economic viability and overseeing the workers at the
farm.
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Application Requirements
Applicants must supply the following information:
1. A covering letter including the name of the position(s) applied for.
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria (as detailed in the Position Description).
3. A current Resume.
For additional information or to discuss position requirements further, please contact HBF Manager, David
Walker, on 6365 5282.
Please see the attached ‘Employment Privacy Notification’ for information regarding the privacy of your
application. Please note, should you be selected for interview, you will be required to bring the names and
contact information of two referees to the interview.
To apply, please send applications by Friday 24th October 2014 to:
Chief Executive Officer
OCTEC Limited
PO Box 1566
ORANGE NSW 2800
Or email to: applications@octec.org.au
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Probity Checks
Should you be successful in obtaining employment with OCTEC, you may be required to undertake
a probity check – a Working With Children Check, an Australian Federal Police (AFP) Criminal
Record Check, or both.
The following employment will generally require both checks:
 if your employment is involved in delivering client services under a program funded by the
Commonwealth Department of Social Services, and it is considered to child-related
employment as defined by NSW Government legislation, e.g. positions in Youth Connections
and Disability Employment Services.
The following employment will generally require a Working With Children Check:
 if your employment involves client service delivery in another OCTEC youth services program;
 If your employment is in another OCTEC program and it is considered to child-related
employment as defined by NSW Government legislation.
The following employment will generally require an AFP Criminal Record Check:
 if your employment is involved in delivering services in aged care facilities or under a program
funded by the Commonwealth Departments of Social Services or Health.
If you are employed in Corporate Services, you will generally not be required to undertake a
probity check.
Decisions about whether a position at OCTEC requires a probity check are based on these broad
guidelines. However, decisions are also made on a case by case basis by senior management with
the aim of ensuring compliance with a range of contractual and legislative requirements including
those specified in the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012. Where there is a
discrepancy between OCTEC’s guidelines and the contractual or legislative requirements, the latter
will prevail.
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Position Description
Title:
Marketing and Operations Officer
Huntley Berry Farm
Responsible to:
Manager Huntley Berry Farm
Supervises:
Supported Employees
Remuneration:
Commensurate with skills and experience
Overview of Responsibilities
The Marketing and Operations Officer Huntley Berry Farm (HBF) supports the Manager HBF with
the management, promotion and development of the farm as a successful community business
and Australian Disability Enterprise. This includes developing and implementing projects and
marketing strategies to ensure the farm’s economic viability, helping identify new directions for
growth of the enterprise, and supervising the day to day activities of Supported Employees.
Statement of Key Duties
Business Development
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Developing and implementing of business development projects, e.g. identification of new
product lines or services, and marketing strategies aimed at ensuring the farm’s economic
viability.
Liaising as required with the business community to promote HBF and its produce/activities.
Participating in the preparation and research for funding proposals for new HBF ventures.
Supporting the regular review and ongoing development of the HBF Business Plan.
Work Task Supervision
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Participating in the identification of task/jobs to be completed on the HBF.
Supervising Supported Employees whilst completing these tasks/jobs.
Organising employee breaks to ensure timetables are adhered to.
Remaining familiar with and ensuring the observance of worksite requirements, i.e. work
processes, staff skills, WHS procedures, machinery operation.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
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Supporting the operation of the farm in accordance with the HBF Operations Manual.
Helping ensure adherence to the National Standards for Disability Services.
Completing tasks/job sheets, progress reports and weekly work reports (FE92) for individual
Supported Employees in a timely fashion.
Helping maintain client files, both electronic and hard files, in a confidential and efficient
manner and in accordance with OCTEC Policies and Procedures.
Completing Incident Reports as required using the appropriate OCTEC form.
Other Activities
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Contributing knowledge of and ongoing links to local resources and services.
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Displaying a motivated and enthusiastic attitude to working as part of the HBF team.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability in marketing and business development activities for small or medium-sized
enterprises.
2. Understanding of the day to day operational requirements of a horticultural and retail
business.
3. Ability to provide adequate on-site training, supervision, support and guidance to Supported
Employees.
4. Ability to work in a service or small business effectively and to participate in all reporting
requirements determined by the funding body.
5. Proven ability to maintain a safe workplace through the implementation of WHS Policies and
Procedures.
6. Ability to support the development of funding submissions, reports on the farm for the OCTEC
Board, and the maintenance of financial and administrative records.
7. Current Driver’s Licence.
Desirable
8. Knowledge of the Disability Services Act as it relates to the National Standards for Disability
Services.
9. An understanding of QA systems and how they involve audit and certification procedures.
10. Ability to promote awareness in the community of the contribution made by people with
disabilities.
Key Relationships
Internal
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HBF Manager
Supported Employees
Administrative support staff (where applicable)
Performance and Quality Coordinator Disability Services
Staff of other OCTEC services including Employment Services, Training Services and Youth
Connections
External
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HBF visitors and customers
Advocates of HBF Supported Employees
Relevant Government funding bodies and their representatives
External auditors
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Employment Privacy Notification
Your Personal Information and Privacy
The privacy of your personal information is important to us at OCTEC Limited. This statement is an
outline of certain matters relating to the collection and handling of your personal information by
OCTEC Limited. This statement is intended to be provided to all individual applicants for an
employment or contractor position (“Applicants”) and referees.
Collecting Your Personal Information
The purposes for which your personal information is collected will depend on whether you are an
Applicant or a referee. If you are an Applicant or referee, OCTEC Limited will collect your personal
information for the purposes of receiving and assessing your or another person’s application for
an employment or contractor position. If OCTEC Limited does not obtain the personal information
it seeks, OCTEC Limited may not be able to process the application.
Using and Disclosing Your Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to the organisations described below. Where your
personal information is disclosed we will seek to ensure that the information is held, used or
disclosed consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in Schedule 1 of the
Commonwealth Privacy Act 1998 and other applicable privacy laws and codes.
The relevant organisations are those:
 Involved in managing, validating or administering your application or engagement such as third
party suppliers;
 Involved in conducting probity checks or monitoring employee conduct;
 Involved in the payments system including financial institutions, merchants and payment
organisations;
 Involved in the provision and administration of insurance;
 Superannuation funds and the administration of your remuneration, superannuation, and our
insurance;
 As required or authorised by law, for example, to government or regulatory bodies for
purposes related to public health or safety, the prevention or detection of unlawful activities
or to protect public revenue
 Where you have given your consent.
Your personal information may also be used in connection with such purposes.
Gaining Access to Your Personal Information
You can gain access to your personal information. This is subject to some exceptions allowed by
law. We will give you reasons if we deny access. Contact us to request access (see “Contacting Us”
below).
Contacting Us
To obtain more information about how we manage your personal information, or to access your
personal information, please call OCTEC Limited on 02 63627973.
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