Support Worker

Wellways Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia is seeking compassionate support workers to deliver person-centred services under NDIS plans across Metro Melbourne. You will help with daily living, transport and social participation while travelling between sites.

A valid driver’s licence and flexibility to travel are essential, with opportunities across Darebin, Boroondara and Whitehorse regions. Join a team committed to inclusivity, diversity and respectful support, where your empathy and professional approach can make a

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable).
• Right to Work within Australia.
• Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for work.
• Current Motor Vehicle Insurance.
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
• Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals under NDIS plans.
• Deliver a wide range of services including daily living, transport, community and social participation.
• Travel across Metro Melbourne to deliver services; driver’s licence required.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health/Disability/Aged Care/Home and Community Care

Tools

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Current Motor Vehicle Insurance

Job description

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• Multiple casual opportunities | Willingness to travel is essential and flexible availability is highly regarded
• From $46.70 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + applicable penalty rates + salary packaging

About the Opportunity

In this meaningful and varied role, you will support individuals to achieve their personal goals by delivering a wide range of services under their NDIS plans, as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. These services include assistance with daily living, transport, community and social participation and building everyday life skills. Your days may involve outdoor activities, personal care, or helping someone access education, work, or health services.

The role involves travelling across Metro Melbourne to deliver support services, so a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential. We’re particularly looking for team members who can travel to one or more of the Darebin, Boroondara and Whitehorse regions. Flexibility in availability will also be highly regarded.

About You

You are a kind and people‑centred support worker who leads with empathy, curiosity and respect. You take a neuro‑affirming, person‑centred approach in your work, value diversity in all its forms and enjoy working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

In return, you can expect a workplace that reflects the same empathy and understanding you bring to your role. We provide a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment where you feel valued, supported and empowered to make a positive difference every day.

You will need:

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable)
• Right to Work within Australia
• Current valid drive licence and willingness to undertake travel for work
• Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look‑out for like‑minded people who would like to be a part of this.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Job Description Summary

Support individuals with daily tasks, transport, and life skills under NDIS plans in a meaningful, flexible role with a focus on empathy and professionalism.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.