Disability Support Worker

The Disability Trust; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

First Aid Certification

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Disability Trust is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our Home & Living services across the Eurobodalla region. This part-time role offers flexible shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers) and a supportive environment focused on person-centred care and community participation.

You will assist with daily living tasks, meals, mobility, notes, appointments, and engagement activities, with onboarding training commencing early November 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Comfort with using electronic systems for notes and timesheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living and personal care support.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Administer medication and mobility assistance as needed.
• Maintain shift notes and incident reports with accuracy.
• Support attendance at appointments and community activities.
• Help participants achieve their goals and improve independence.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Privacy/confidentiality understanding

Technical platform literacy

Tools

Electronic timesheets

Job description

Looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Join our Home & Living services across the Eurobodalla region supporting people with disability to achieve greater independence, confidence & quality of life.

The Opportunity

Our Home & Living Services operate on a 24/7 basis, with flexibility and availability to work a range of shifts across mornings, afternoons and evenings including overnight and sleepover shifts across the Eurobodalla region. We are offering a range of rewarding part‑time opportunities for exceptional and passionate Disability Support Workers to provide supports within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Independent Living Options (ILO) space.

Working within our services you will bring your genuine desire to provide high-quality, person‑centred support and use a creative approach in enabling an inclusive experience for people with disability in their home and in the community. You will have a strong focus on building participants independent living skills and increasing social connections through community participation and employment.

Whilst every day brings new challenges, the day‑to‑day duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing daily living and personal care support - showering, toileting, dressing and household duties.
• Preparing and assisting with meal preparation and feeding.
• Administering medication and offering mobility assistance including the use of lifts & hoists.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date record keeping and shift notes.
• Supporting participants with attendance at appointments and community based events.
• Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals.

The hourly part-time rate is between $36.22 and $39.53 (plus superannuation) and the casual rate is between $45.28 and $49.41 (inclusive of casual loading plus superannuation), dependent upon relevant qualification and experience.

What do I need to succeed in the role?

• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• The ability to stay calm and be adaptable in challenging situations.
• An understanding of privacy and confidentiality and how to treat sensitive information appropriately.
• Confidence using a range of technical platforms to complete shift notes, incident reporting and electronic timesheets.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings and overnights (sleepover shifts) as well as weekends.
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, valid Australian working rights, NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• To be successful in this position, you will be required to have availability to attend a 2-week onboarding training commencing early November 2026.

How will I be rewarded?

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 on meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum).
• Enjoy extra rest and relaxation with 5 week's annual leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Exclusive use of the Fitness Passport program, with discounted access to multiple gyms and pools.
• Opportunity for a variety of shifts and ongoing professional development.
• Support to gain and maintain your First Aid Certification.
• Reward and recognition programs to celebrate success.
• Options for flexible public holiday leave for cultural or religious significance.
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your and your immediate family.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 21 October 2026. Suitable candidates may be contacted as applications are received.