Nursing, medical and allied health students encouraged to apply. Experienced support workers and applicants with transferable skills are equally welcome.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Brodie’s Magic is a small not-for-profit organisation seeking proactive, patient and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team supporting one young person in Breakwater, Geelong.

Brodie is a vibrant young man who enjoys music, dancing, swimming, cycling, technology and being outdoors. You will learn how he communicates through AAC, body language, expressions and behaviour, and support him to communicate his preferences and make choices throughout his day.

This is an active, engaging role offering the opportunity to get to know one person well and make a meaningful contribution to his everyday life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Support daily routines and personal care.

- Provide secure mealtime support following individual plans and training.

- Support communication using AAC and assistive technology.

- Participate in community outings, swimming and physical activities.

- Encourage independence, life skills, choice and control.

- Follow health, therapy and behaviour support plans.

- Observe and report changes and maintain accurate shift documentation.

- Work collaboratively with Brodie’s family, support team and allied health professionals.

ABOUT YOU

You are patient, attentive and interested in getting to know Brodie. You take initiative, notice what needs doing and ask questions when unsure.

You will need to be comfortable providing personal care, willing and able to participate in swimming and water-based activities, and reliable in following support plans and safety procedures.

Relevant study or disability-support experience is welcome, but you do not need years of experience. We provide structured Brodie-specific training and competency assessments.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have Australian working rights and hold, or be willing to obtain before commencing relevant duties:

- A current Australian driver’s licence.





- NDIS Worker Screening Check.

- Working with Children Check — Employee.

- First Aid and CPR.

- Required Brodie-specific training and competency assessments.

Applicants must be able to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role. Reasonable workplace adjustments will be considered.

SHIFTS

Casual shifts may be available across weekdays, weekends and school holidays, including:

- Weekday mornings: 6:45 am–9 am.

- Weekday afternoons and evenings: generally from 3 pm, with finishing times depending on support needs.

- Weekends: 6:45 am–1 pm or 12:45 pm–7 pm.

- Additional school-holiday shifts and occasional overnight sleepovers.

Please include your regular availability in your application. Shifts are offered according to support needs and availability. Casual hours are not guaranteed, and employees may accept or decline offered shifts.

PAY AND TRAINING

Pay is in accordance with the applicable SCHADS Award classification, including casual loading, penalties, allowances and sleepover payments where applicable.

Employees receive structured training and undertake duties appropriate to their training and assessed competency. This is a paid Disability Support Worker position.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé, regular availability and a brief response of approximately 2–4 sentences to each question:

1. What relevant study, training, experience or transferable skills would you bring?

2. Why does supporting one person appeal to you, and what stood out about this role?

3. Tell us about a time you noticed something that needed doing and took appropriate action without being asked.

4. How would you support someone who communicates without relying on spoken words to have genuine choice and control?

Interviews will generally take place through Google Meet as suitable applications are received. Accessible alternatives are available.

Brodie’s Magic welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Assessments consider the skills, availability and inherent requirements of the position.

Pay: $35.55 – $49.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Breakwater)
🏢 Brodie's Magic
📍 Breakwater