Interchange Outer East – Ferntree Gully VIC

We’relooking forExperiencedSupport Workers– Knox and Maroondah Regions, Victoria

Casual Shiftsonly

Are you a patient and dedicated Support Worker with a passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care? We are seeking several experienced support workers who can bring positive energy, patience, and a good sense of humour into the lives of 2 individuals. We are looking to expand our team of support workers who can handle the highs and lows, are calm and committed, can be amentorand will bring the right energy. Both young people take an active role in their own lives and supports structure.They require someone toassistthem to be independent drivers in their day-to-day activities.

About the Role

You will be supporting two young adults with complex communication needs and high physical support needs. The shifts will be 1:1, in their family homes, and out accessing their local area. They use a range of AAC devices to communicate, and have physical support needs that include gastrostomy feeding, manual handling, medicationadministrationand personal care. There are also opportunities to support these individuals 1:1, as they attend group based recreational programs. The right person will value these young people's right for autonomy,and choice and control, as much as the need for quality physical support.

Shift Availability

We have a range ofcasualshifts available over a 24-hour period, including sleepovers.

Why Join Us?

- Work in a supportive and structured setting.
- Make a meaningful difference every day.
- Access regular training and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements





- Capable of working independently without direct supervision.
- Industry standards require Certificate III minimum in disability related fields or similar. We ask that you provided proof of completed training or equivalent experience working with people in areas such as disability, youth work, education support, nursing, leadership, community services, sport.

Applicants for this role must have completed the following mandatory screening and training before they can begin working.

Screening requirements:NDIS Worker Screening numberVictorian Working with Children Check (Employee only)

Required Training requirements:NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.

Assistancewith Medication TrainingFirst Aid (HLTAID012 –Provide First Aid in an Education and Care SettingManual Handling in a Health Care SettingAttend a 3-hour paid New Employee Induction session with Interchange Outer East.

Interchange Outer East understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right toan equitable,safeand productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background,disabilityor sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you are passionate about making a real impact in someone's life,supportingpeople to be the best version of themself,and making trueconnections,thenwe'dlove to hear from you!

Please note: This is NOT an entry level position. The positionrequires Support Workers withsound/strongdemonstratedSupport Workerexperience.

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📌 Experienced Support Workers (City of Knox)
🏢 Interchange Outer East
📍 City of Knox