Application Process & Interviews at Everyday Independence

I applied through a job advertisement on SEEK, then was approached to engage in a culture interview on zoom which then led to a formal interview at the local hub. I was notified within a week of the interview that i was successful in obtaining the position.

Initial phone screen Initial interview in person at my local hub - team leader and hiring team member

Quickest and easiest process. Received a phone call to offer interview times that were very flexible. Went through the first interview and were asked some interesting questions that weren't the same as other jobs. Interviewer had such a calm aura that my usual anxious mind didn't feel like it was spiraling.

I applied with a resume and cover letter online. Then I was contacted via phone call to offer me a first-round interview, details were confirmed via email. This first interview was an online meeting between myself and a recruitment person. After this I was told within the meeting I will be offered a second interview at a specific hub (location). Details were then confirmed via email. This interview was face to face between the recruitment person and my team leader. Following this interview, I was contacted via phone call with a job offer and the contact was sent through via email.

Had 3 interviews. One over the phone, one online and one in person. It was quite an easy process with no real issues.

Single interview with questions and case study

I can't remember specific details but multiple person-centered questions and clinical-based questions.

Why I wanted to work in the role Which company values I related to most Areas of interest - children & families/adults and relevant case study

The only ones I can remember were these below but it mainly felt like a converstaion. - what has been the most stressful aspect of living through a pandemic in work or personal life? - What do you do as a form of self care? - Favorite part of working my previous jobs? - What does resilience mean to you?

First round questions were about my interests, values and reasoning for wanting to apply for Everyday Independence. Second round questions were to further get to know me, as well as completing a case study.

A range of questions including what I understand the social model to be and my past work experience. A clinical question where I read about a scenario and discuss what my actions would be.

Prior experience with NDIS

Research the NDIS and the social model of disability.

Be clear on your motivation for the role - what does it mean to you to work in the disability sector and support people to reach their full-potential? This appeared to be one of the most important questions.

Reflect deeply if the social model resonates with you. Can you respect your own boundaries because when you can do this you wont feel as stressed out as university make you feel that you would in community work.

Lots of details online (website, facebook, instagram) about Everyday Independence. Have a look at this to get to know the company. Secondly, be yourself and let your personality shine through!

To be open to learning. To prepare, do research on what it means to work in a social model of disability.

Have knowledge of NDIS funding and examples of work.