Support Workers

West Wimmera Health Service; Sites (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service is seeking a Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based supports, helping clients maintain independence and participate in community life. The role offers part-time or casual hours across multiple locations and requires effective communication and organisational skills.

Applicants should have a Certificate or above in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent, and a current First Aid Certificate Level 2; previous

Qualifications

• Essential: Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to empowerment, inclusion, choice and control when supporting people to maximise their independence and participate in community life.
• Current First Aid Certificate Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based supports to enable people to maintain and/or increase their independence.
• Assist clients/participants to achieve their individual goals per their Support/Care Plan.
• Promote positive community attitudes regarding disability, ageing and inclusiveness.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate or above in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent field

Job description

Contribute to the health and overall wellbeing of our customers and the wider community in this rewarding role!

07th August, 2026

Join us as a Support Worker in a part time or casual capacity!

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people across nine locations in the West Wimmera region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provision of in-home and community-based supports which enable people to maintain and/or increase their independence.
• Part Time and Casual opportunities
• Various locations
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to principles of empowerment, inclusion, choice and control when supporting people to maximize their independence and participate in community life.
• Qualification (Certificate or above) in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent field.
• Previous experience working in a community or residential aged care or disability setting.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to principles of empowerment, inclusion, choice and control when supporting people to maximize their independence and participate in community life.
• Current First Aid Certificate Level 2

Desirable

• Qualification (Certificate or above) in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent field.
• Previous experience working in a community or residential aged care or disability setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide support services for individuals receiving community-based support, including Traffic Accidents Commission (TAC) clients, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, and/or community aged care Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP) clients.
• Assist clients/participants to achieve their individual goals, as outlined in their Support Plan or Care Plan.
• Promote positive community attitudes in relation to disability, ageing and inclusiveness.

PREREQUISITES

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Vaccinated as per current Department of Health Directive.
• Flu Vaccination
• Australian Driver’s Licence