First Support Australia is seeking reliable, patient and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join the care team of an NDIS participant living in Delacombe, Ballarat.

The participant attends a specialist school and requires consistent, person-centred support with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, communication, structured routines, sensory regulation, community access and play-based engagement.

The participant receives rostered support across mornings, afternoons, evenings and inactive overnight shifts. Support must be provided in accordance with the participant’s individual needs, established routines and Behaviour Support Plan.

Available shifts

Regular availability for one or more of the following shifts is preferred.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

6:00 am–9:00 am

3:45 pm–10:00 pm

10:00 pm–6:00 am inactive overnight shift

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

6:00 am–2:00 pm

2:00 pm–10:00 pm

10:00 pm–6:00 am inactive overnight shift

Applicants do not need to be available for every shift. However, candidates who can provide regular and consistent availability across multiple shifts may be prioritised.

Key responsibilities

- Providing respectful personal care, showering and hygiene assistance

- Supporting meals, daily living activities and established routines

- Providing mobility assistance, including the use of mobility equipment

- Supporting a non-speaking participant using visual supports or communication devices

- Facilitating community access and meaningful play-based activities

- Supporting sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing

- Following the participant’s Behaviour Support Plan and structured support strategies

- Using calm, patient, low-arousal and person-centred approaches

- Recognising and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern

- Providing active supervision and maintaining a safe workplace

- Completing accurate progress notes, behavioural documentation and incident reports

- Communicating professionally with the participant’s family,



Case Manager and support team

Essential requirements

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain:

- Valid Australian working rights

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Working with Children Check

- National Police Check

- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications

- Current driver’s licence and reliable transport

- Ability to complete mandatory induction and participant-specific training

- Willingness to complete Behaviour Support Plan training

- Availability to work a flexible casual roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and inactive overnight shifts

Skills and experience

Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is highly regarded:

- Autism and sensory regulation

- Intellectual disability or cerebral palsy

- Positive Behaviour Support and behaviours of concern

- Supporting non-speaking participants

- Visual communication systems or communication devices

- Personal care and mobility assistance

- Following Behaviour Support Plans and structured routines

- Completing progress notes and behavioural documentation

The successful applicant will be dependable, observant and committed to providing consistent support. You must be able to follow established instructions, work collaboratively with the participant’s broader support team and maintain professional boundaries.

About First Support Australia

First Support Australia is an NDIS-registered provider delivering person-centred disability services. We are committed to participant safety, dignity, choice and supporting each person to achieve meaningful outcomes.

How to apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining:

- Your relevant disability support experience

- Your experience supporting participants with complex support needs

- The days and shifts you are regularly available to work

- Your current NDIS and employment-related checks

Suitable applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview. Successful candidates must complete all required compliance checks and participant-specific training before commencing independently.

📌 Casual Disability Support Worker – Delacombe, Ballarat
🏢 FIRST SUPPORT AUSTRALIA
📍 Ballarat