Job Description

Your journey starts here: Choose a career that connects you to your community.

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Are you a social spark who loves getting people out and about? Or are you a nurturing soul who takes pride in creating a supportive home environment? At Westhaven, we believe in whole-of-life support. We are looking for versatile Support Workers to join us in delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our diverse Adult Services.

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Choose Your Impact

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Role

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Westhaven operates across multiple settings. Depending on the needs of our participants and your unique skill set, your role could be:

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- Community Focused: Based at our vibrant Dubbo Day Programs Centre, assisting in workshops, educational activities, and social outings.
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- Residential Focused: Providing essential daily living support within our accommodation services, helping participants live independently in a place they call home.
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- A Mix of Both: The best of both worlds - providing a seamless transition for participants from their morning routine at home to their afternoon activities in the community.
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The Perks of the Job

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- Competitive Pay: $36.22 to $39.53 per hour + shift/casual loadings and 12% super.
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- Tax-Free Benefits:Salary packaging (up to $15,900/year) and a meal/entertainment card (up to$2,650/year) to increase your take-home pay.
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- Growth:A one-week comprehensive induction and explicit pathways to leadership roles.
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- Discounts: Access to Fitness Passport and exclusive employee retail discounts.
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What You'll Be Doing

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- Empowering Choice: Supporting participants to meet the goals in their NDIS plans—whether that's learning a new skill, attending an appointment,



or mastering a recipe at home.
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- Social Inclusion: Planning and attending community events, sports, and social groups to prevent isolation and build confidence.
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- Quality Care:Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks with dignity and respect.
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- Advocacy: Being a voice for our participants and ensuring their safety and wellbeing through accurate reporting and case notes.
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What You'll Need

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- A Positive Mindset: You are reliable, empathetic, and passionate about social justice.
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- Flexibility: Availability to work across a 24/7 roster (mornings, evenings, and sleepovers) is highly regarded, particularly for our residential and mixed-mode roles.
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- Resilience:Experience supporting complex needs, mental health, or behaviours of concern is essential.
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- Compliance: A current NSW Driver's Licence, First Aid/CPR, WWCC, and NDISWC. You must also be willing to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR).
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About Westhaven

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We are regional NSW's provider of choice for disability support. We don't just provide a service; we foster a community where everyone has the power to live life the way they choose. We are a proud EEO employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those with lived experience.

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Please Note: To be considered for this Support Worker role under the SCHADS Award, applicants must hold valid, independent Australian working rights, as Westhaven does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Applications close: 22nd August 2026

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For more information or confidential enquiries please contact ***email_hidden***.

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Position Description

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📌 Dubbo Support Worker
🏢 Westhaven
📍 Dubbo