Casual Disability Support Workers - Melbourne Metro Region

Aust Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Cashback platform access

Paid orientation and career pathways

Job summary

Scope Aust is seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to support individuals across SIL accommodation in the Melbourne Metro region. Roles cover multiple priority locations including Boronia, Clayton, Kew, Malvern East, Mooroolbark, Ormond, Preston and Wantirna.

You will provide person-centred support, follow care plans and engage with participants across daily living and community access. Benefits include salary packaging, access to an employee assistance program, and an exclusive platform

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check are required.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Full Victorian driver’s licence and Australian working rights are required.
• Ability to travel to priority locations in Melbourne region.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred support promoting dignity and independence.
• Follow behaviour support strategies, routines and safety procedures.
• Support participants with daily living, personal care, health routines and community access.
• Use calm communication and de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern.
• Work confidently and independently while following structured support plans.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the wider team.
• Bring patience, reliability and a calm, supportive approach to every shift.

Skills

Flexibility

Travel to locations

Calm communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Full Victorian driver’s licence

Australian working rights

International police check (if applicable)

Tools

None

Job description

Casual Disability Support Workers - Melbourne Metro Region

We are seeking Casual Disability Support Workers across a number of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation services. Priority locations include:Boronia, Clayton, Kew, Malvern East, Mooroolbark, Ormond, Preston and Wantirna.

About the role:

• Provide warm, respectful, person-centred support that promotes dignity and independence


• Follow behaviour support strategies, routines, and safety procedures consistently


• Support participants with daily living, personal care, health routines, and community access


• Use calm communication and effective de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern


• Work confidently and independently while following structured support plans


• Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the wider team


• Bring patience, reliability, and a calm, supportive approach to every shift

What you'll need:

• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and overnight (active/sleepover).


• Ability to travel to work in priority locations: Boronia, Clayton, Kew, Malvern East, Mooroolbark, Ormond, Preston and Wantirna.


• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check.


• Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate.


• Full Victorian driver's licence


• Valid Australian working rights and international police check (if applicable).

What's in it for you:

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)


• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)


• Access to an exclusive platform offering cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more.


• Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

About Scope

For over 70 years, Scope Aust has supported people with complex disabilities to empower them to live the life they choose, guided by the belief that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service providers, we operate across Victoria and New South Wales, supporting over 5,600 people from 425+ locations.

Position Description: Disability Support Worker

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