Disability Support Worker Sunrise2Sunrise

Sunrise2Sunrise Pty; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

A family-owned disability support provider in Australia seeks passionate Disability Support Workers to provide exceptional care and promote choice for participants. Successful candidates will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and develop individualised support plans. Ideal applicants will have 3+ years in disability support, relevant qualifications, and a strong understanding of the NDIS. Join a team that values its members as Life Changers and contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in disability support including complex needs.
• Strong understanding of NDIS and person-centred practice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients to participate in community and social activities.
• Contribute to implementing individualised support plans.
• Foster a safe and empowering environment for all participants.

Skills

Experience in disability support

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organisation

Solutions-focused approach

Education

Qualifications in Disability or Community Services

Job description

Sunrise2Sunrise is a proudly family-owned and values-driven organisation providing care through a professional yet personal approach. We are a registered provider with NDIS, DFFH (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing), TAC (Transport Accident Commission), and Child, Youth & Family (CYF) services.

At Sunrise2Sunrise, we live our motto: “Care when you need it, how you want it.”

We deliver the service excellence often found in large corporate providers, while staying grounded in our community, culture, and commitment to every individual we support.

We call our team Life Changers – because that’s the impact we strive for every day.

Our Mission

To provide the highest quality support and services that empower people living with disability to lead fulfilling and valued lives.

Our Vision

A future shaped by: Respect & Recognition, Determination, Knowledge, Community, and Professionalism – this is the Sunrise2Sunrise Promise.

About the Role

Disability Support Workers provide exceptional care and promote choice and control within the lives of Sunrise2Sunrise participants. Their role is to assist participants day‑to‑day living, ensuring that they have maximum opportunity for developing valued and valuing lifestyles.

We are looking for Disability Support workers for both our Accommodation and Community services. This involves supporting participants who live in their own homes or residential services:

• Assist participants with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients to participate in community and social activities.
• Contribute to developing and implementing individualised support plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all participants.

About You

You’re passionate about making a difference and bringing genuine care to everything you do. You will have:

• 3+ years’ experience in disability support, including complex needs and/or behaviours of concern.
• Qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the NDIS and person‑centred practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Anhetic, solutions-focused, and outcome-driven approach.

To be successful you must have and maintain the following compliance;

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Valid national police check (willing to obtain new)
• Working with Children check (Employee)
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle (including comprehensive insurance)
• CPR & First Aid Certificate

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, respected, and mission-driven provider
• Work alongside passionate and experienced professionals
• Create real change and support meaningful participant outcomes
• Belong to a culture that recognises and values its team members as Life Changers
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your current resume.

Sunrise2Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of disability.