- Are you looking for supportive, values-driven organisation where you can make a meaningful difference every day?
- Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of people living with a disability?
- Looking for a rewarding role with salary packaging available (that means you keep more of your money- our employees save about $5,500 a year on average)?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on

Have you been curious about working at ACSO but want more information before making a move? Or maybe you're hearing about us for the first time and would like to learn more about what we do?

Join us for our ACSO Virtual Information Night on Thursday 29 October 2026, 5.30 - 7.30pm and find out what it's like to work with a values-driven organisation creating real social impact Free tickets available via Eventbrite.

What ACSO can offer you

- We are hiring to multiple Casual positions across all ACSO residential houses Now is the time to join ACSO's Forensic Residential program
- Located in South-East, West and North metropolitan Melbourne
- $41.63 per hour ($52.04 with casual loading) + 12% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket)
- Learning and development opportunities - In house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching,



opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs.
- Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, career development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter
- Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.





We work across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

About the role

Our forensic residential programs aim to deliver lifestyle and skills support for clients and support clinical intervention and treatment programs. The support provided involves helping adults who have a disability and an offending background to develop life skills, implementing treatment strategies and facilitating meaningful engagement in activities and opportunities to improve quality of life, reduce the risk of reoffending, and increase opportunities for community reintegration.

The Forensic Disability Residential Support Worker is a varied role that will require you to adapt to the individual requirements of each resident's needs. In this role you will also be required to maintain case notes and associated administration, establish relationships and build community service networks to support role delivery. The forensic residential facilities require continuous shift work 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, on rostered shifts. These shifts can involve a combination of morning, afternoon and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Due to the nature of shift work, the ability to convey important information to co-workers at the end of each shift, and to work as part of a team is critical.

What we're looking for

- Must be able to work a 3-weekly roster, made up of days, evenings (inclusive of sleepovers), weekends, and public holidays. Day shift: 7am - 4pm. Sleepover shift: 3.30pm - 11pm, 7am - 7.30am.
- Commencement of this role is planned for late November/early December 2026, with induction occurring on:
- Week One: Mo

📌 Forensic Residential Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 ACSO
📍 Melbourne