Make a meaningful difference with Nextt! At Nextt, we’re passionate about supporting people with disability to live with dignity, independence and choice.

We’re seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality in-home support to a participant with a spinal cord injury (SCI).

If you’re confident with personal care, clinical support and manual handling, and you’re committed to delivering safe, person-centred support, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role
You’ll provide practical and personal support to help the participant maintain their daily routines, comfort and independence at home and in the community.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy
- Assisting with bowel care and catheter management
- Performing safe hoist transfers and manual handling
- Supporting meal preparation and daily living activities
- Assisting with community access and participation
- Providing inactive overnight support, including sleepover shifts
- Monitoring wellbeing and following individual support plans and procedures
- Building a respectful, consistent and supportive relationship with the participant

Available Shifts
We’re looking for workers who can commit to the following shift pattern:

- Morning: 7:30 am – 10:30 am
- Midday: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Evening: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Late evening: 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Inactive overnight: Sleepover
- Morning support: 6:30 am – 10:30 am

Important: Applicants must be available to work 1–2 sleepover shifts per week.



Flexibility and reliability across the roster are essential.

Pay Rates – SCHADS Award E3.1 (Casual) Competitive casual rates apply, before tax:

- Base hourly rate: $36.81
- Afternoon shift: $40.49 per hour
- Active night shift: $41.23 per hour
- Saturday: $51.54 per hour
- Sunday: $66.26 per hour
- Public holiday: $80.99 per hour

What You’ll Need
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Completed NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
- Current, valid Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Relevant disability support experience
- Experience or demonstrated competency in personal care, bowel care and catheter management
- Confidence with hoist transfers and manual handling
- The ability to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support
- Availability for 1–2 sleepover shifts per week

Experience supporting people with spinal cord injuries or complex physical support needs will be highly regarded.

Why Join Nextt? At Nextt, we believe great support starts with great people. You’ll have the chance to make a genuine difference by helping a participant maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re an experienced Disability Support Worker who is confident with complex physical support and available for regular shifts, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Nextt and make a meaningful difference!

📌 Disability Support Worker - Lake Haven
🏢 Nextt Group
📍 Lake Haven