Casual Disability Support Worker

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Training opportunities

Experienced team

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking casual Disability Services Support Workers to assist people with disabilities in a residential setting under NDIS standards. You will implement individual support plans, mentor clients, and support daily living activities, including personal care and medication management.

Join a dedicated team, with ongoing training, health benefits, and opportunities to engage with community programs. Orientation is provided and roles may include travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting people with disability.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Empathy and a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and skill development for clients in daily living and hobbies.
• Assist with independent living skills, personal care, and household tasks.
• Administer medication and follow individual support plans.
• Complete clear documentation in CTARS and via email.
• Support personal care like toileting and meals per plans.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to help clients achieve goals.
• Encourage community participation and access to services.
• Participate in orientation and training opportunities.

Skills

Disability support

Communication

Problem solving

Empathy

Caregiving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Positions: 5Weekly Hours: CasualHourly Rate: $41.92 - $45.70(Plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE(this link will work on Council's website)

Do you have a genuine interest in and commitment to the well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities?

Are you committed to providing quality support and care for people with a broad range of needs?

We're currently looking for professional, passionate and positive people to join our team as casual Disability Services Support Workers!

About Orange City Council

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

The objective of this role is to provide support to individuals with disability in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Standards and funding objectives. You will be responsible in supporting clients based on their individual support plans and needs within a residential accommodation setting. As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and skill development – empowering clients to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies.
• Assisting with independent living skills, personal care, activities of daily living and completing household cleaning.
• Administering medication and implementing individual based support plans
• Completing clear, factual, and concise written documentation and within an electronic reporting system (CTARS) and via email.
• Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, preparing meals in line with individual mealtime management plans
• Liaising with external stakeholders and supporting the client in the decision-making process to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
• Helping clients engage with their local communities and cultural services, through accessing community participation programs and recreational activities.
• Paid orientation into the service and the support needs of the clients
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including a Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Learn from a dedicated and experienced Disability Services Team

So what do you need?

These can be physically demanding roles but are also positive and rewarding and to be successful you'll need demonstrated experience supporting and caring for people with a broad range of support needs relating to disability. You’ll also need:

• Passion for the support and wellbeing of people with disability
• Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Empathy and a caring nature
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, we will also consider candidates who are currently studying.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (If working with OSHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Verification (Or ability to obtain before starting)

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact ***************@orange.nsw.gov.au or telephoneDisability Services Coordinator, Melanie Keen on (02) 6393 8***.

Applications close on Sunday 8 November 2026

Please note:

• Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.

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