Disability / Mental Health Support Mentor — Regional WA (FIFO/DIDO)

Part-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 09 Jul 2026

Description

Local role | Regional applicants welcome | Permanentpart-time

About the Role

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Disability/MentalHealth Support Mentors with a passion for helping people. Previous experiencesupporting people with complex support needs is highly desirable.

The ideal mentor will be friendly, fun and engaging, building a therapeutic relationship to successfully assist our clients with arange of disability-related supports.

Location, Point of Hire and Travel

This position is based in Regional, Western Australia(Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton, Karratha). Each region is the designated point of hire:all rostered duties commence and conclude in the designated region, andremuneration and rostering are structured on that basis.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who currentlyreside in Kununurra and the East Kimberley, Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton,Karratha, as well as from candidates elsewhere in regional WA and interstatewho are willing to work in Regional WA on a block-roster basis.

- Local candidates will work a rotating roster across our 24/7 service(including active night shifts, weekends and public holidays).
- Non-localcandidates intended to be engaged on a 1 week on / 1 week off blockroster. Travel to and from each regional hub at the start and end of each swing isself-managed and at the employee's own expense. This consideration of thiscost is identified in the overall renumeration arrangement.

Before applying, candidates who do not reside locally shouldsatisfy themselves of their ability to reliably present for rostered duties inthe successful location for the duration of each roster cycle. Candidates consideringpermanent relocation are encouraged to apply and to raise thisduring the recruitment process.

As a live in support model,



accommodation is provided by theemployer during rostered shift times. Casual and Permanent Part Time positionsare available.

- Anattractive salary, with block-roster (week on / week off) arrangementsavailable for non-local staff
- Working in some of Australia's most beautiful natural environments
- Weare a growing, innovative organisation that champions the work our peopledo — regular employee recognition awards and incentives
- Anopportunity to work for an organisation that invests in the quality of itsservices through the development and training of its employees. With acommitment to continuous improvement, ISA provides a range of educationand training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative teamenvironment
- Therole will be permanent part-time for the right candidates

Key Responsibilities

- Followperson-centred support plans to ensure client safety and wellbeing are atthe centre of everything you do
- Providesupport and assistance with daily living tasks, which includesprompting/medication administration
- Maintaina high level of progress note-taking and record-keeping
- Maintaina high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries,confidentiality and dignity in the delivery of support
- Buildand maintain positive relationships with the client and their widersupport networks

Skills & Experience

- Youmust have an NDIS Worker Screening Check, or be willing to obtain one atyour own expense
- Previousexperience working with and supporting people with complex intellectualdisabilities and behaviours




- Experienceworking in regional and remote locations, or the confidence and resilienceto do so
- Culturalcompetence in supporting people who identify as Aboriginal or TorresStrait Islander
- AustralianDriver's Licence
- Aminimum of Certificate III in Disability / Community Services or relevantindustry or lived experience
- CurrentFirst Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- Successfulcandidates will be required to clear all relevant probity clearances,which include a Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker ScreeningCheck
- Non-localcandidates: capacity to reliably travel to and from Kununurra for eachrostered swing at your own arrangement and expense

About the Organisation

Innovative Support Australia (ISA) is a Disability ServiceProvider with a focus on providing bespoke support to achieve the best possibleoutcomes for the people we support.

We support young people, adults and their families withdisabilities and mental health conditions. We take a creative and collaborativeapproach to building resilience and the capacity to live independent andinclusive lives.

As the name suggests, we are innovative and are seekingother out-of-the-box thinkers to join our growing team of dedicated supportstaff.

We are seeking experienced support workers with a strongfocus on managing verbal and physical aggression and advanced de-escalationskills. Comprehensive training will be provided to all successful candidates,with the prospect to professionally develop your career.

It is essential that candidates can work flexibly across a24/7 roster, noting we aim to provide consistency in client and location asbest we can. This includes active night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouragedto apply. We particularly welcome applications from people already living in,or connected to, the East Kimberley community.

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