Life Skills Support Worker - Empower Independence

Northcott; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & benefits

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Wellbeing resources

Learning & career growth

Job summary

Northcott in Wagga Wagga is hiring multiple Support Workers on a permanent part-time and casual basis. You will join a dedicated team in our Life Skills Program, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to participants and helping them develop life skills and independence.

We value diverse backgrounds and provide inclusive, supportive work with generous benefits, professional development, and opportunities to grow within a not-for-profit disability service provider committed to choice,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability or mental health challenges.
• Ability to build skills and independence in daily living activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with participants and families.
• Comfort with assisting with daily tasks and community access.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in a support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants to develop life skills and independence.
• Provide respectful, person-centred care and support daily living tasks.
• Support community access and social participation.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, and networks.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Disability support experience

Job description

Be part of a team that empowers its people, supports career growth, and creates meaningful outcomes for customers - make an impact with Northcott.

About The Role

We are currently seeking multiple Support Workers to join our dedicated team on a permanent part time & casual basis in Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee region. These roles involve working in our Life Skills Program, providing high‑quality, person‑centred support to our customers.

You will support customers to build skills and maintain independence by providing respectful, person-centred care, using safe manual handling techniques, assisting with daily tasks and community access, and fostering positive relationships that help them achieve their goals.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your well‑being, lifestyle, and career growth.

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

• Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.

Salary Packaging

• Boost your take‑home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging—no matter where else you work.

Excellent Leave Entitlements for PPT roles

• Enjoy generous annual leave, paid personal leave, and paid parental leave, supporting your well‑being, work‑life balance, and family commitments.

Perkbox

• Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.

Accessibility & Wellbeing

• Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

Learning & Career Growth

• Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

About You

• Experience supporting people with disability, mental health challenges, or other support needs, either professionally or through lived experience.
• A genuine passion for empowering participants to develop life skills, increase independence, and build confidence in everyday activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with participants, families, and support networks.
• Experience supporting community access, social participation, goal setting, and skill development in areas such as budgeting, cooking, travel training, personal organisation, and daily living activities.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solution‑focused when supporting participants through challenges.
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to person‑centred support that promotes choice, inclusion, and independence.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose‑driven team that grows together and celebrates every success — big or small.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress.

Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities.

If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.