Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services; Inverell Shire Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,500pa

Annual leave up to 5 weeks

Induction training and buddy shifts

Upskill and career progression

Dedicated leadership support

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is seeking Disability Support Workers for Inverell NSW to provide daily living support in SIL/Group Homes. The role involves domestic and personal care, helping clients access community activities, and promoting independence with compassionate, client-centered care.

We offer casual positions with generous penalties and opportunities for upskilling. The team values reliability, communication, and a respectful approach to support for people with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public holidays with significant availability.
• Resilience, confidence and the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships.
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• DSWs support people in their day-to-day living and provide quality 24/7 care in SIL/Group Homes.
• Provide direct support including domestic and personal care assistance and help clients access the community.
• Assist clients to maintain connection to community and pursue daily activities.
• Work in a 24/7 environment with flexible availability, including weekends and overnights.

Skills

Shift work

Sleepovers/Active nights

Weekend work

Communication skills

NDIS Worker Screen Check

Driver's licence

Independent & team work

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work
• Excellent salary benefits including Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to $18,500pa).
• Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)
• Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training
• Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation
• A dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs available

Kirinari Community Serviceshave a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding, and essential support service! We have several opportunities in Inverell NSWfor both experienced and entry-level Disability Support Workersto join our dynamic team. Kirinariis a highly reputable and respected disability support service providing essential care and high-quality support to enrich the lives of our customers.Kirinariemploy over 1300 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.

About the Position

Our DSW's support people in their day-to-day living. We provide quality 24/7 care in our supported independent living accommodation settings (SIL/Group Homes) ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our customers.

You will provide direct support across a range of customer needs including, domestic and personal care assistance as well as assisting our customers to access and have a positive connection to the community.

Broad availability to provide services in a 24/7 environment, weekend and overnight availability is a must (generous penalties apply).

We currently have several CASUAL positions on offer to commence practicable.

About You:

• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability
• Resilience, confidence and the ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
• Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
• Smart Phone
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Applications close on4 September 2026 at 5.00pm or earlier as we experience high number of applicants.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.