Support Worker - Wagga Wagga

Northcott; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts

Salary Packaging

Excellent Leave Entitlements for PPT &

Perkbox

Accessibility & Wellbeing

Learning & Career Growth

Job summary

Northcott is seeking multiple Support Workers in Wagga Wagga, NSW, to deliver person-centred care within our Life Skills Program. You will help customers build everyday life skills, access the community, and maintain their independence with compassionate, respectful support.

Roles are permanent part-time or casual, with benefits and flexible work options. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and encourage growth and learning within a not-for-profit disability service provider.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability, mental health challenges, or other support needs.
• Passion for empowering participants to develop life skills and independence.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with participants, families, and networks.
• Experience supporting community access, social participation, goal setting, and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to customers in the Life Skills Program.
• Assist with daily tasks and community access while using safe manual handling techniques.
• Foster positive relationships that help participants achieve their goals.
• Support customers to build skills and maintain independence.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Solution-focused

Person-centred approach

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 wellbeing, 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 wellbeing, 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:
We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, and passionate about helping people build confidence and independence. You see potential in every individual and are committed to supporting participants to develop practical life skills, achieve their goals, and engage meaningfully in their communities. Here’s what will help you shine in this role:

• 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.
• A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.

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. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [e-mail] .

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 [e-mail] are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.