11 Sep
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Life Without Barriers
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City of Wodonga
11 Sep
Life Without Barriers
City of Wodonga
Disability Support Worker. Casual - Albury
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role
Join our team as a Casual Disability Support Worker in Albury/Wodonga, supporting people with a diverse range of needs in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program.
You’ll work across two homes supporting individuals with a range of needs, from those requiring prompting daily living support and encouragement to engage in community activities, through to participants with complex medical needs and behaviours of concern. Training and ongoing support will be provided, making this a great opportunity for both experienced and entry-level support workers.
Successful candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including afternoon shifts, sleepovers and morning shifts across a 7-day roster. A typical sleepover shift will be from 3pm – 9am the following day (3pm to 10pm, sleepover 10pm to 6am, and 6am to 9am).
Key Responsibilities
- Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
- Provide supportwith a range of daily personal activities
- Facilitate coordination and engagement in meaningful activities and social activities
- Maintainthorough record keeping
- Build positive relationships with the people we support,familiesand colleagues
- Advocate for client choice and control
- Assist with peg feeding and catheter care, focusing on comfort and safety, with training available for those current to the tasks
Skills & Experience
- Experience working with people with disability is desirable but not essential (training will be provided for complex behaviour and support needs which may include physical and verbal abuse)
- Manual Handling and Hoisting experience
- Confidence in driving a large wheelchair van
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Casual hourly rate from $43.22
- Access to wellbeing program for employees and families
- Last-minute shifts provide an excellent opportunity to boost your income, ideal for those looking for extra hours
- Enjoy exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills) and gain access to a range of enticing employee discounts
Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 24 th of September 2026.
Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Enjoy a rewarding career where your support changes lives. Join a supportive team, build genuine connections, and help people with disability thrive in their everyday lives.
Enjoy a rewarding career where your support changes lives. Join a supportive team, build genuine connections, and help people with disability thrive in their everyday lives.
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📌 Disability Support Worker. Casual (City of Wodonga)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 City of Wodonga