Job Title: Disability Support Worker

Location: Australia (Multiple Locations)
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Visa Sponsorship: Available (SID Subclass 482)

Role Overview

A Disability Support Worker provides person-centred care and practical support to individuals living with physical, intellectual, psychosocial, or developmental disabilities. The role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, community participation, and overall quality of life while assisting clients with daily living activities, personal care, and achieving individual goals.

Disability Support Workers are an integral part of Australia's disability and community care sector, delivering compassionate support across residential care, community services, supported independent living (SIL), aged care, and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) settings.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred support tailored to each client's individual care plan and goals
- Assist clients with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene
- Support clients with mobility, transfers, and the safe use of mobility equipment
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, medication reminders, and household tasks
- Encourage independence, life skills development, and community participation
- Accompany clients to appointments, social outings, education, and recreational activities
- Maintain accurate daily progress notes and incident reports
- Implement behaviour support plans where required
- Collaborate with families, carers, allied health professionals, nurses, and case managers
- Promote client safety, dignity, rights, and wellbeing at all times
- Follow infection control, workplace health and safety (WHS), and organisational policies

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support (Disability), Disability,



Community Services, or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligibility to obtain)
- Working With Children Check (where applicable)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence (preferred for community-based roles)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to career development and delivering high-quality care

Experience

- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with disabilities in residential, community, or home care settings
- Experience supporting clients with physical, intellectual, neurological, or psychosocial disabilities is highly desirable
- Experience working within the NDIS framework is advantageous
- Knowledge of manual handling techniques and behaviour support strategies is beneficial
- International candidates must meet employer requirements and Australian visa eligibility criteria

Salary Range

AUD 65,000 – 90,000+ per year
(Based on experience, qualifications, employer, location, and shift allowances.)

Senior Disability Support Workers, Team Leaders, or Specialist Support roles may attract higher remuneration.

Additional benefits may include relocation assistance, paid training, professional development, overtime opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.





Anything significantly below market rates for a qualified Disability Support Worker in Australia is generally not considered competitive.

Visa Sponsorship

The employer supports eligible international Disability Support Workers through approved Australian visa pathways.

Available Visa Option

- Skills in Demand (SID) Visa – Subclass 482

Support Provided

- Employer nomination and visa sponsorship documentation
- Assistance with relocation and settlement in Australia
- Orientation and workplace induction
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Guidance on Australian workplace standards and compliance requirements

Eligibility for Sponsorship

- Relevant qualification in Disability Support, Individual Support, Community Services, or related field
- Relevant work experience in disability or community care
- Meeting Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language, health, and character requirements
- Ability to satisfy employer compliance and role-specific requirements

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration with structured career progression
- Visa sponsorship with potential permanent residency pathways
- Work within Australia's growing disability and community care sector
- Flexible work arrangements depending on employer and service model
- Ongoing professional development and nationally recognised training
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career advancement
- Modern workplaces with strong clinical and organisational support

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

- Updated CV
- Relevant qualifications (Certificate III/IV, Diploma, or equivalent)
- Copies of relevant certifications (First Aid, CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, etc., if available)
- Details of previous disability support or community care experience
- Availability for interview

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