Disability Support Worker

Healthscope Hospitals; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing learning and development

Up to 5 hours paid training at home

Job summary

Healthscope Independence Services (HIS) is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality care in SDA apartments under the NDIS. You will support clients with daily living, personal care, and community activities, helping them live independently.

We value compassion, teamwork and learning, with shifts across the day and opportunities for training. Applicants must have Certificate IV in Disability and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in disability or healthcare services.
• Strong communication, written, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shift types.
• Be comfortable caring for pets / have no pet allergies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist participants with daily living activities in meal preparation and feeding.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Accompany clients in community-based activities, such as social outings, appointments, and recreational pursuits.
• Ensure all documentation (daily notes, communication and progress reports) is thorough and up to date.
• Experience with behaviours of concern.
• Adhere to policies including medication administration, WHS, privacy and confidentiality.
• Work within a team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

At the Healthscope Independence Services(HIS),we areseekingpassionate and experienced residential/support workers to provide high-quality support to our clients within SDA apartments operating within the NDIS.

• Classification:Level 2 – (Pay point will be determined based on experience andqualifications).

About theRole:

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and assistance to our clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently. You will work closely with our clients, supporting them with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.

About Us:

For over30years, Healthscope Independence Services has beensupportingpeople with disability tolive more independently. Operating across multiple states, we provide both community-based and in-house support, guided by a person-centredapproach. Our team is driven by compassion, respect, and a shared goal of helping clients achieve what matters most to them. We work with clients on their plans to reach their independence goals in our homes or in the community and build their confidence to make more choices in their daily life. Healthscope Independence Services is NDIS accredited and registered with TAC and WorkSafe Victoria, TIO and iCare. We meet all government and legislative requirements.

At Healthscope Independence Services (HIS), we offer:

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Penalty rates, allowances, and entitlements in line with the SCHADS Award.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support.
• Everyday Star recognition programs for outstanding performance.
• Ongoing Learning and Development.
• Receive up to 5 hours paid to complete mandatory training in the comfort of your home.

A typical day may include:

• Provide personal care support in line with individual support plans
• Assist participants with daily living activities in meal preparation and feeding.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, etc
• Accompanying and supporting clients in community-based activities, such as social outings, appointments, and recreational pursuits
• Ensure all required documentation (including daily notes, communication and progress reports) is thorough and up to date.
• Experience with behaviours of concern
• Adhere to all organisational policies, including medication administration, WHS, client rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Work within a team environment.

Range of Shifts (subject to change):

7:00am - 3:00pm / 3:00pm - 11:00 / Active night: 9:30pm - 7:30am. Shift patterns and hours may vary in line with participant requirements and operational needs.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services, or related qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in disability or healthcare services is required.
• Strong communication, written, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shift types.
• Be comfortable caring for pets / have no pet allergies

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour people make a differenceto the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 12 November 2026

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.