The Collective Initiative (TCI) is a fast-growing organisation working in partnership with Dream Maker Community Services (DMCS), a well-known and nationally recognised NDIS service provider. DMCS is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through tailored, person-centred care. Together, we are driven by a shared commitment to delivering impactful support that promotes independence, dignity, and meaningful community participation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking experienced, confident and reliable Male Complex Behaviour Support Workers to provide individualised support to one male client in the Parramatta area.

This is a complex support role requiring a worker with demonstrated experience supporting adults with significant psychosocial disabilities, complex behaviours of concern and a history of substance use. The successful candidate must be calm, consistent, patient and confident in managing challenging situations while maintaining a safe, respectful and person-centred approach.

- Location: Parramatta, NSW
- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Duration: 3–4 hours per shift
- Start time: From 11:00 am onwards, with flexible start times
- Complex mental health needs: An understanding of schizophrenia, psychosis, hallucinations and delusions, with the ability to provide calm, consistent and trauma-informed support.
- Verbal aggression: Experience responding to verbal aggression and escalating behaviours using effective de-escalation techniques and appropriate behaviour support strategies.
- Substance-use history: A history of drug use, with potential current use. Workers must understand how substance use may affect behaviour, presentation, engagement and safety.
- Risk management: The ability to recognise changes in presentation, follow support plans and organisational procedures, maintain professional boundaries and prioritise the safety of the client, worker and others.
- Rapport building: The ability to establish trust, communicate respectfully and provide consistent, non-judgmental support.
- Background considerations: The client has a history of incarceration, so workers must maintain a professional, respectful and non-judgmental approach.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE





We are looking for Support Workers who have the experience, confidence and resilience required to work with high-complexity participants who can display physical and verbal behaviours.

The ideal candidates will have:

- Demonstrated experience managing high and complex adults physical behaviours, including strong risk mitigation, de-escalation and redirection strategies.
- Experience supporting people with drug and alcohol use and psychosocial disabilities, including psychosis.
- Confidence working in unpredictable and high-risk situations, with sound professional judgement and a strong focus on safety.
- The ability to provide prompting and encouragement with personal hygiene, self-care, appointments and daily living activities.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with health professionals, behaviour practitioners, support coordinators and other providers.
- A respectful and culturally safe approach when supporting an Aboriginal participant.
- The ability to build trust and rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries and consistency
- Male support worker with demonstrated experience in complex behavioural support.
- Experience supporting adults with schizophrenia, psychosocial disability or complex behaviours of concern.
- Strong communication, emotional regulation and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred support.
- Reliability, consistency and strong professional boundaries.
- Relevant qualifications, screening and checks required for the role.

The successful candidates will be responsible for building a strong,



respectful and trusting relationship with the participant while maintaining explicit professional boundaries and consistently implementing behaviour support plan.

APPLY NOW

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people from CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those of diverse genders.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people from CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those of diverse genders and sexualities.

TCI takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. All applicants will be required to complete our thorough screening and induction process, which includes verifying the legal right to work in Australia, holding a valid driver’s licence, Comprehensive Car Insurance, with access to a reliable vehicle, and providing an NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, and National Police Check.

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Apply today and start your journey with The Collective Initiative!

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $42.00 – $46.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience managing high and complex physical behaviours in adults?
- Do you have experience supporting participants with drug and alcohol use and psychosocial disabilities, including psychosis?
- Do you have experience managing unpredictable and high-risk situations, with sound qualified judgement and a strong focus on safety?
- Why did you apply for this position?
- Due to the nature of the support required, including sensitive support needs, this position is open to male applicants only.
- Are you available to work 4 shifts per week, Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Saturday Commencing at 11am.
- Are you willing to travel to Parramatta

Licence/Certification:

- NSW Driver Licence and Own Vehicle? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Male Complex Behaviour Support – Physical Behaviours & Drug Use (Parramatta)
🏢 The Collective Initiative
📍 Parramatta