Job Description
Casual Opportunities Available
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Locations: Latrobe Valley, West Gippsland & Traralgon
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Support People to Live the Life They Choose
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At Bright Access, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live with independence, dignity, and choice.
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We are seeking passionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Gippsland. If you enjoy helping others, value meaningful work, and want to build a rewarding career in the disability sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why Join Bright Access?
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Bright Access is a registered NDIS provider delivering person-centred support services that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Our work is guided by the NDIS Practice Standards and our BRIGHT Values: Balance, Reliability, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Happiness, and Teamwork.
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When You Join Bright Access, You'll Enjoy
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A supportive leadership team with extensive frontline experience
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Ongoing training and development through our internal Bright Access Training Hub
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Genuine opportunities for career progression
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A positive and inclusive workplace culture
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A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
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Novated leasing opportunities
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Discounts and cashback offers through leading retailers
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Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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About The Role
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As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide individualised, person-centred support to people with disabilities in accordance with their support plans, goals, and preferences.
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Your Responsibilities May Include
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Direct Support
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Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and toileting
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Supporting daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks and community access
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Assisting with mobility, transfers and the use of assistive equipment
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Administering medication in accordance with training and organisational procedures
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Supporting mealtime management and specialised dietary requirements where required
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Health and Wellbeing
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Supporting participants to attend health and medical appointments
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Providing High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (where appropriately trained)
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Following health-related instructions provided by medical professionals
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Positive Behaviour Support
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Implementing Behaviour Support Plans
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Recording and reporting behaviours of concern
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Following protocols relating to restrictive practices
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Documentation and Compliance
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Maintaining accurate progress notes and incident reports
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Following participant risk assessments and support plans
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Adhering to organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, and workplace health and safety obligations
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Goal-Oriented Support
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Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals
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Encouraging independence, skill development and community participation
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Promoting inclusion and meaningful engagement within the community
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Available Shift Types
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Morning shifts
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Day shifts
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Afternoon shifts
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Evening shifts
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Sleepover shifts
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Active night shifts
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Weekends and public holidays
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About You
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We are looking for people who demonstrate:
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Compassion and a genuine desire to support others
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Solid communication and interpersonal skills
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Reliability and professionalism
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Commitment to participant rights, dignity and inclusion
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A positive attitude toward learning and continuous improvement
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Alignment with the BRIGHT Values of Balance, Reliability, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Happiness, and Teamwork.
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Essential Requirements
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Working with Children Check
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Current CPR Certificate
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Current Australian Driver Licence
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Access to a reliable, insured vehicle
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Demonstrated experience supporting people with diverse disabilities
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Willingness to travel between participant locations
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Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
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Desirable Qualifications And Experience
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Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability, or a related qualification (or currently studying)
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Experience supporting people with disabilities
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Experience working with complex support needs or behaviours of concern, implementing strategies outlined in Behaviour Support Plans.
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Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
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Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards
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Experience with digital documentation systems
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Job Type: Casual
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Work Location: In Person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Bright Access
📍 Victoria