Nursing Assistant for Disability & Community Living

Achieve Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Car leasing

Free personal and financial counseling

Flexible leave and work arrangements

Wellness programs

Regular training and induction

Opportunities for internal promotion

Job summary

Achieve Australia is hiring an Assistant in Nursing to provide person-centered support to people with a disability in group homes. The role focuses on safety, dignity, and building independence, with duties spanning personal care, documentation, and community participation.

Candidates should hold Cert III in Disability or Individual Support and demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, plus ability to transport clients using Achieve Australia vehicles.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert III in Disability or Individual Support).
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with an ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current NSW driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
• Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
• Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
• Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.
• Advocate for and assist clients, their families, and significant people in their lives to access and engage with community.
• Complete client documentation including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, medical documentation, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Adaptability

NDIS knowledge

Transport ability (NSW license)

Education

Cert III in Disability or Individual Support

Job description

Achieve Australia is hiring an Assistant in Nursing to provide person-centered support to people with a disability in group homes. The role focuses on safety, dignity, and building independence, with duties spanning personal care, documentation, and community participation.

Candidates should hold Cert III in Disability or Individual Support and demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, plus ability to transport clients using Achieve Australia vehicles.