High Intensity Disability Support Worker – Canberra Based | Young NSW
CareMatch Australia | Young NSW | Canberra-based applicants
Join an established high-intensity support team providing specialised, person-centred care in Young, NSW.
CareMatch Australia | Young NSW | Canberra-based applicants
Join an established high-intensity support team providing specialised, person-centred care in Young, NSW.
About CareMatch Australia
CareMatch Australia is a disability support provider specialising in personalised care for individuals with spinal cord injuries and complex support needs.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity and quality of life.
We are seeking a dedicated
High Intensity Disability Support Worker based in Canberra
to join our established team supporting a participant in Young, NSW.
About the Role
This is a unique prospect to join an established fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) support team without the need to fly.
You will be based in Canberra and travel to Young, NSW, alongside our existing FIFO team, who arrive at Canberra Airport each Wednesday.
The position involves providing high-intensity, one-on-one support to a participant living with a spinal cord injury in a home environment.
You will work alongside an experienced team of support workers, delivering consistent, high-quality care in accordance with the participant's individual needs and preferences.
Key features of the role:
Canberra-based position, with support delivered in Young, NSW
Regular rostered blocks of shifts, with Wednesday team changeovers
Flexible block roster: 1 week on, 1 week off, with an additional 2-week break every other month




Accommodation provided: Accommodation in Young is arranged for your rostered working periods
Travel from Canberra Airport to Young with the existing FIFO team
Opportunity to join a supportive, established team
Specialised high-intensity disability support in a home environment
Consistent support for one participant, allowing you to build strong relationships and develop specialised skills
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to a participant with complex physical support needs
Assist with personal care, daily living activities and mobility
Provide high-intensity supports, including tracheostomy and ventilator-related care, in accordance with training, competency assessments and individual care plans
Assist with transfers, positioning and pressure injury prevention
Support community participation, independence and personal goals
Monitor and report changes in the participant's health and wellbeing
Maintain accurate progress notes, documentation and incident reports
Work collaboratively with fellow support workers, clinical staff and management
Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a safe support environment
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate,



professional and confident working in a high-intensity disability support environment.
Essential requirements:
Previous experience in disability support, complex care or a similar healthcare setting
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Current driver's licence
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a small, established team
Availability to work rostered blocks of shifts in Young, NSW
Ability to travel to and from Canberra Airport for scheduled Wednesday changeovers
Highly regarded:
Experience supporting people with spinal cord injuries, particularly quadriplegia
Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator-dependent participants
Experience with high-intensity daily personal activities
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification
Experience working in extended-shift or block-roster arrangements
Participant-specific training and competency assessments will be provided as required before undertaking specialised supports.
Why Join CareMatch Australia?
At CareMatch Australia, we recognise the importance of providing our support workers with a positive and supportive working environment.
We offer:
A predictable block roster with regular time off
Extended breaks every other month
Accommodation provided while working in Young
Coordinated travel from Canberra Airport
A consistent participant and established team
Opportunities to develop specialised high-intensity support skills
Ongoing guidance and support from our clinical and management teams
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