Experienced Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Disability Services; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in Wangaratta is hiring Casual/Temporary Disability Support Workers to provide direct support across client needs, including domestic and personal care, in 24/7 care settings (SIL/Group Homes). You will help clients access and connect with the community, with shift work including overnights and weekends.

Training and induction are provided, with opportunities to upskill and progress within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to relate with clients and families.
• Resilience and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software/programs.
• Owning a current Driver's Licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support and personal care in a 24/7 service setting.
• Assist clients to access the community and maintain connections.
• Support shift work, including sleepovers, overnights, weekends and holidays where required.

Skills

Strong communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Driver's license

Digital literacy

Job description

Casual/Temporary

19d ago , from Kirinari Community Services

• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work
• A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing service sector
• Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training
• Salary Packaging Perks for Permanent Staff
• 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 Wangaratta for 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 1500 staff in various regions across VIC, TAS, QLD, SA, NSW and Tasmania.

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. this position requires experience in youth work, mental health and the disability industryBroad availability to provide services in a 24/7 environment, weekend and overnight availability is a must (generous penalties apply).

About You:

• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability is essential
• Ability to support customer on their bad days along with their good days
• 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 Driver's Licence

Come Join Us!

Applications close 5pm on Friday, 25th February 2026.

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.

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.