About Us

Best Lives is a not-for-profit disability support organisation that has been providing high-quality specialised disability support services across the Wheatbelt and Perth Metropolitan areas for 40 years. We help our customers to live a great life by living our mission of partnering with people with disabilities and disadvantage to achieve their own goals.

At Best Lives, we have been supporting Western Australians to live their best lives for over 40 years. Operating across 15 locations throughout WA, we provide a range of disability support services, accommodation services, community programs and employment services that empower people to achieve their goals and build meaningful lives.

About the Role

The role will require you to assist individuals to achieve their goals in their NDIS plan, which may include, but not be limited to, social and community participation, independence building, personal care, domestic tasks, and any requirements of the customers as per their individual plan.

We have six individual roles available in the Northam area. Three roles are in Residential Support Work and three are in Community Support Work.

The roster for each role is listed below. Each roster operates on a fixed term model.

Please ensure that you specify which roster you are applying for in your application.

Residential Support Worker Positions:

Position 1 - 32.5hrs a week, made up of:

Monday and Tuesday 4pm-8am (sleepover shift)

Thursday and Friday 7:45-4pm (day shift)

Position 2 - 48hrs per fortnight, made up of:

Week 1

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 3-9pm (evening shift)

Week 2

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 3-9pm (evening shift)

Position 3 - 24hrs per fortnight, made up of:

Week 1

Saturday 4pm-8am (sleepover shift)

Week 2

Thursday and Friday 7am-3pm (day shift)

Community Support Worker Positions:

Position 1 - 25hr fortnight, made up of:





Week 1

Monday 12-5pm

Tuesday 1-4pm

Wednesday 3-6pm

Week 2

Monday 12-5pm

Wednesday 3-6pm

Thursday 10am-4pm

Position 2 - 13hr week, made up of:

Monday 1-4pm

Wednesday 1-5pm

Thursday 8:30-10:30am

Friday 1-5pm

Position 3 - 6.5hr week, made up of:

Thursday 9am-3:30pm

Roster patterns are consistent and predictable. Availability must align with the full roster pattern. This structure ensures better outcomes for customers and a more stable working environment for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide person-centred support in a residential setting

- Support customers with daily living, routines, and community access

- Assist with medication (as per training and protocols)

- Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) where applicable

- Maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting

- Work collaboratively within a team-based environment

About You:

You are reliable, consistent and understand the importance of structure in a residential environment.

- Experience in disability, mental health or community services

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Understanding of NDIS, safeguarding and duty of care

- Current WA Driver’s Licence

- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)

- First Aid & CPR

Highly regarded:

- Experience with complex health or behavioural support needs

- Medication competency

- Manual handling experience

What We Offer:

Part-time with stability and impact





Salary sacrifice benefits of up to $18,550/year – boost your take-home pay through tax-free everyday and entertainment expenses

A cooperative, supportive team environment with engaged and values-led leadership

Access to a professional development program (after qualifying period) to grow your skills and career

Employee Assistance Program – because your wellbeing matters

One paid cultural day of leave each year to honour what’s meaningful to you

✨ The chance to make a genuine difference – to inspire and collaborate with people to utilise their abilities to achieve their goals

At Best Lives, you’ll be part of a supportive and professional team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disability. We value your expertise and are committed to providing a positive and engaging work environment.

Application Process:

Submit your application to include a resume and cover letter that clearly indicates what position you are interested in and that outlines how your experience and skills align with the key responsibilities listed in the advertisement.

We value applicants who can demonstrate a clear understanding of the role’s responsibilities and how their expertise will contribute to the success of our team.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for employment.

Best Lives is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for people with diverse backgrounds and encourages people with different cultural backgrounds, those with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.

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