Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate + penalties

Wellbeing allowance

Gym access via Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral bonus

CPR & First Aid training

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Lambton and Wallsend, NSW, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults living in SIL houses across the Hunter/Newcastle region. You will support daily routines, personal care, mobility, transport, and community engagement under person-centred plans.

We offer extensive training, competitive hourly rates ($34.59–$35.67 base plus super, 25% casual loading and penalties), and benefits including wellbeing allowance, gym access, EAP, referral bonuses, and

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and growth mindset, open to learning and making a difference.
• Professional behaviour in a healthcare setting with clients.
• Driver’s licence (P2 or above) and ability to assist mobility.
• Willingness to undertake training and adapt to person-centred plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful support with personal care, meals, medication and daily routines.
• Encourage independence, decision-making and skill-building.
• Support community engagement and transport using CPA vans or own vehicle.
• Follow person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism.
• Build positive relationships with clients.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Professional behaviour

Growth mindset

Driver’s licence (P2+)

Physical capability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Location Lambton, NSW, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services — but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development.

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections. EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Accommodation SIL Houses service across the Hunter/Newcastle Region and experience the satisfaction of supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The Role

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. We currently have roster opportunities in our SIL houses in the Lambton & Wallsend areas.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines
• Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision‑making
• Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans & in your own vehicle)
• Following person‑centred plans with empathy and professionalism
• Building positive relationships with our clients

What You'll Bring

• A can‑do attitude and growth mindset — you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference
• Professional Behaviour
• Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your passion & enthusiasm is key!
• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers

Shift Availability

• Early mornings (6am - 9am)
• Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)
• Afternoons & evenings
• Awake overnights (10pm-6am)

What Makes CPA Different?

We are an Award‑Winning Training Organisation. CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support, and advanced disability care skills. Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry. Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and incredible Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour base + Super + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties
• $100/year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)
• Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
• Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
• Paid CPR & First Aid courses

Training and Development

If that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you:

• We invest $5,000 in training in your first year
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
• We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
• Ongoing specialist training and skill development

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements.

For more information on what that may mean for this role.

Equal Opportunity

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground‑breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world‑class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services.

Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au