Support Worker

Wellways Australia; Wonthaggi; Sur place; AUD 63 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Meal and Entertainment allowance

Leave loading

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Wellways Australia is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Wonthaggi and surrounding suburbs to join our team. You will support individuals to achieve personal goals by delivering a range of services under NDIS plans, within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Your days may include assisting with daily living, transport, community participation, and building life skills. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable).
• Right to Work in 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 of delivering personal care to participants.

Responsabilités

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals by delivering services under their NDIS plans.
• Provide assistance with daily living, transport, community and social participation, and building everyday life skills.
• Travel to locations across East Gippsland to deliver support services; a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Formation

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

Outils

Current valid driver’s licence

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Current Motor Vehicle Insurance

Satisfactory National Police Check

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Description du poste

• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• Multiple casual opportunities with access to ongoing training and career development opportunities
• From $46.70 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + applicable penalty rates + salary packaging up to $15,899

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

About the Opportunity

Wellways is looking for passionate Support Workers in Wonthaggi (and surrounding suburbs) to join our team!

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 driving to various locations across East Gippsland to deliver support services, so a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential. Flexibility in availability will also be highly regarded.

About You
You’re a compassionate, reliable, and resilient individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others. You approach each day with empathy, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a close-knit team, you stay calm under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations. You’re proactive, take initiative when needed, and follow direction with care and consistency.

If you’re ready to put your skills and heart into a role that truly matters - we’d love to welcome you to the Wellways team.

You will need:

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable)
• Right to Work in Australia
• Current valid driver’s 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 ModuleCertificate
• Physically capable of delivering personal care to participants

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

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
• Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Claire Graham (Team Leader) on 0422 613 138

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

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 ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.Allofourteamswork toensure 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.

Applications Close

25/10/2026