Disability Support Practitioner

Narooma; Newcastle-Maitland; Remote; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Gym access discount

EAP for you and household

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking passionate Support Workers to help adults living in CPA group homes lead independent lives with dignity. Shifts available across Newcastle region in casual and part-time roles.

You’ll assist with daily routines, personal care, medication, mobility support, and transport using CPA vans. Ideal candidates have a disability-support mindset, a NSW driver’s licence (P2+), and can commit to 15–20+ hours weekly across mornings, evenings, or nights.

Qualifications

• Passion for empowering people with disability.
• Can‑do attitude and growth mindset.
• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above).
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers.
• Available for a minimum of 3 full days per week (15–20+ hours).
• Willingness to travel to multiple CPA homes in the Hunter/ Newcastle region.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful support with personal care, meals, medication, and daily routines.
• Encourage skill-building, independence and decision-making.
• Support community engagement, social connection and transport (including CPA vans).
• Follow person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Empathy for disability

Driver’s licence (P2+ shift)

Mobility assistance

Flexible shifts

Travel willingness

Job description

Location

Croudace Bay, 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.

We are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can‑do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) team. Opportunities exist on a Casual basis and in PPT roles supporting our SIL houses. There are morning, day, evening, and night shifts available - it will depend of what you are looking for, your availability, and the flexibility you need.

About the role

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. Your day-to-day may include:

• 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)
• Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for empowering people with disability
• A can‑do attitude and growth mindset — you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference
• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers
• Availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week (15–20+ hours)
• The ability to travel to our multiple locations across the Newcastle region

What makes CPA Different:

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.

Flexible, Supported Work

• Choose from a variety of shift types (morning, evening, active night) to suit your lifestyle
• Work across multiple CPA homes in the Hunter Region
• Be part of a values‑led, supportive and collaborative team

Incredible Employee Benefits

• Attractive casual hourly rates starting at $45.29 + Super
• $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

So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

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.

CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CerebralPalsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights,wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safeorganisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Application Close Date: 29/11/2026 11:59 PM