Looking to step into a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference?

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to work within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Individualised Supports services across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Working within our SIL services, you will have availability to work a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings and active night/sleepover shifts including weekends. This service operates over a 24/7 basis across the following times, but not limited to:

- Mornings: 6:00am – 2:00pm.
- Afternoons: 2:00pm – 10:00pm.
- Active nights: 10:00pm – 6:00am.
- Sleepovers: 4:00pm – 8:00am.
- Weekends.

Individualised Supports

Our Individualised Supports services involve supporting participants with complex support needs including catheter care, bowel care and manual handling assistance such as hoists and transfers. The shift times vary from 2 to 5 hour shifts between 6:00am and 9:00pm, where you will provide 1:1 support to our participants located between Helensburgh and Kiama.

With casual opportunities available across both services, you will be working with our participants to build independent living skills and increase social connections through community involvement and employment. Whilst no two days are alike, the day-to-day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting with personal care tasks including showering, toileting, and dressing.
- Preparing and assisting with meal preparation and feeding.
- Administering medication and offering mobility assistance.




- Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals and increase their independence.
- Engaging in skill building activities, both individually and in a group setting.

About You - The Ideal Candidate

- Flexibility and adaptability to work shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings and overnights (including sleepover shifts) as well as weekends.
- Genuine desire to provide high quality , person-centred support for people with disability.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm and be adaptable in challenging situations.
- Confidence using technical platforms to complete shift notes, incident reporting and electronic timesheets.
- Initiative to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Creative approach in enabling an inclusive experience for people with disability at home and in the community.
- Hold or are willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check, NSW Working with Children Check, valid NSW Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

To be successful for this position, you must be available to attend onboarding training early to mid-December with the ability to then commence shifts from mid-December onwards.

Why work with The Disability Trust?





In return for your commitment to providing high-quality supports for our participants, we will reward you with a variety of benefits including:

- Casual hourly rate between $45.28 and $49.41 (plus superannuation) dependent upon relevant experience and qualification.
- Comprehensive and paid onboarding training upon commencement delivered by in-house experts.
- Access to tax-free earning potential with salary packaging including up to $15,900 per annum ( $2,650 meals and entertainment).
- Exclusive access to our Fitness Passport program including access to a range of gyms and leisure centres and an employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
- Opportunity for ongoing learning and development with access to training courses.
- Great working culture with a trusted provider! The Disability Trust was awarded ‘Employer of Choice’ (Not-for-profit & Public Sector) Award in 2019, 2020 and 2024 and were finalists in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.

Interested? Apply Now

We take great pride in creating and investing in our workforce and finding the right individuals for each role. If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the above criteria. For further details about the role, please contact our People Team via *@meridia.au.

Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 12 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Wollongong)
🏢 The Disability Trust
📍 Wollongong