Disability Support Worker – South Melbourne

Join VMCH’s Where Is My Coffee Job Skills Program and support participants with disability to develop real workplace skills. You will move between various placements, primarily in aged care and retirement living settings, coaching participants through hospitality, resident service and other practical tasks. Some placements include café work; participant learning is at the centre of every shift.

Casual position - working at various locations - Kew, Ashwood, Mulgrave and Nunawading - must be able to work at all locations.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

Highly focused on person‑centred care, the support you provide will assist with ensuring a safe and positive workplace for our clients. You will support clients with hospitality skills in our Cafes and Aged Care facilities.

You will

- Coach participants to build confidence, independence, communication and workplace routines through practical, individualised support.
- Support welcoming service for residents, visitors and customers at Kew, Clayton, Ashwood and Nunawading.
- Work with site teams and café coordinators, record attendance and progress, and follow VMCH safety and quality procedures.

What’s required

- Disability support or relevant coaching experience, with patience and respect for different learning needs.
- Hospitality, customer or resident service experience and a practical approach to teaching on the job.
- Clear communication, reliable record keeping and ability to travel between the four sites.
- Certificate IV Disability desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to people with understanding, patience and sensitivity.
- Strong commitment to service and care.




- Team focused and supportive of colleagues.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (desired).

What’s possible

- Rewarding work, within a supportive workplace
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take‑home pay)
- Flexible, family friendly work culture
- Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
- Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
- Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
- Open a high‑interest savings account via our banking partner
- Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

Additional job details

Location: Melbourne – Western and Eastern Suburbs

Casual employment basis

Generous salary packaging and novated leasing

Ongoing training & development

Must be available to work varied shifts across weekdays and weekends

Must be available to work sleepover shifts.

Company information

VMCH is a not-for-profit senior living and aged care provider with a long history of community service in Victoria. We believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we foster inclusive and diverse work environments.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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