Make a difference through meaningful work, inclusion and opportunity!
Are you passionate about helping others develop new skills and reach their potential? Join Mid-Western Regional Council as a Casual Support Worker, where you’ll play an important role in supporting people with disability in a productive, inclusive and supportive work environment.
This is a rewarding prospect to mentor, train and encourage individuals as they build practical skills and confidence across the recycling and hospitality industries. You’ll help create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, learn and feel valued.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assist with the supervision of supported employees in the recyclingshed to ensure work activities are carried out in accordancewith Council’s safety requirements
Assist with the gatheringof case-based evidence (notes)to support and maintain the fundingagreement through NDIS Providing hands-on guidance and encouragement to support individual learning and development.
Assist with the generalsupport needs of the supportedemployees employed throughCouncils Australian Disability Enterprise;
Actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.
Mentoring of supported workers. Assist Production Supervisor to maximiseproduction through training,rostering and coaching
What You’ll Bring
- TAFE Certificate III - Individual Support or at least two years’ experience working with people with disability.
- Comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office and similar applications.
- Moderate skills in taking case notes and keeping records;
- Moderate skills in training staff with a disability;
- Experienceinworkingin a production environment;
- The willingness and ability to guide and mentor peoplewith a disability;
- The capacity to handle the unique challenges that arefaced daily at an ADE with professionalismand compassion;
- The willingness to work alongsidepeople with a disability to encourage, supportand teach new skills;
- The ability to assist with rostering employeesand filling workforcegaps day to day;
- Willingness and capacityto implement requiredWHS policies and safework practices;
- A passion for assisting peoplewith a disability into the workforce and improving their qualityoflife;
- Ability to administer basic first aid in a range of situations.
$40.91 per hour (which includes casual loading), plus Superannuation. Applicable penalty rates apply in accordance with the relevant Award.
Hours of Work
This is a casual position requiring availability across weekdays, occasional weekends and public holidays.
Why Join Us?
At Mid-Western Regional Council, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, help build valuable workplace skills and contribute to a community where everyone belongs.
If you’re passionate about empowering others and creating meaningful opportunities through work, we’d love to hear from you!
What is next -
Applications close on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:59pm.