Disability Support Worker - Challenge Southern Highlands

Challenge Southern Highlands; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment expenses

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Challenge Southern Highlands is a disability support service offering a range of supports to NDIS participants. We have casual positions available as a Disability Support Worker, requiring attention to detail, commitment, and compassionate care for clients at all times.

We seek staff who are respectful, self-driven for learning, and enthusiastic. Benefits include salary packaging up to $15,900 and entertainment expenses, with opportunities for career growth within a community-based organisation.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years relevant experience preferred; on‑the‑job training provided.
• First Aid Certificate required before commencement
• Working With Children Check required before commencement
• NDIS Worker Check required before commencement
• Unrestricted Driver's License - Class C
• Certificate III or IV in Disability preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to clients; help achieve NDIS goals.
• Rotate day shifts and sleepovers on weekdays and weekends.
• Work in a team; take direction and work autonomously when needed.
• Be adaptable to short-notice shift coverage to ensure service continuity.
• Maintain high communication standards; use email for job instructions.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 plus $2,650 for entertainment expenses; career advancement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability

First Aid Certificate

Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Check

Driver's License Class C

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Challenge Southern Highlands

Challenge Southern Highlands is a disability support service offering a range of supports to NDIS participants. If you are interested in a rewarding career in the disability sector then this role is for you.

Challenge Southern Highlands have casual positions available as a Disability Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to have a high attention to detail, show commitment to their role, and be caring and compassionate towards clients at all times.

We provide the best possible service at all times and require staff who are respectful, have self-determination for continuous learning and growth and display high levels of enthusiasm and positivity.

Qualifications & experience

2 – 3 years relevant experience preferred however full on the job training is provided for the right candidate.

First Aid Certificate - must hold current certificate before commencement

Working With Children Check - must hold current clearance before commencement

NDIS Worker Check - must hold current clearance before commencement

Unrestricted Drivers License - Class C

Certificate III or IV in Disability preferred.

Competency in using Microsoft Word, scanning or saving documents and email use is required. One to one training can be supplied during your training period.

Tasks & responsibilities

Provide direct support to clients, ensuring services provided work towards reaching the participants NDIS goals

Flexibility to work a rotating roster of day shifts, sleepover shifts both on weekdays and weekends.

Demonstrated professional experience of successfully working in a team, taking direction and working autonomously if required

The nature of the role is that you may be called to work at short notice for shift cover in case of unplanned staff absences - ensuring service continuity for our clients is our focus

High level communication skills are imperative in both written and verbal forms. Must have access to email as all job related instructions are sent by email in the first instance and verbally over the phone if urgent

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities - We love to promote from within

Staff buying privileges.

Working for a community based charitable organisation, that provides a sense of pride and value to our supported employees, staff and clients

Emphasis on personal training & development

Variety of work within a supportive team environment

Use your skills to make a positive impact in your community