Disability Support Specialist

3 days ago


Preston, Victoria, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time
Company Overview

Welcome to Ability Action Australia, a national therapy services provider dedicated to empowering NDIS participants. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and support, helping individuals achieve their full potential.

We value diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, providing equal opportunities for all team members. Our fast-growing team of over 3,500 people represents a wide array of life experiences, skills, and perspectives.

Salary and Benefits

As a Disability Support Specialist, you can expect a competitive salary of around $70,000 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible working hours, car allowance, phone, laptop, and salary packaging options.

Our commitment to work-life balance allows you to choose your schedule and work from home, office, or in the community, making it easy to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

Job Description

You will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable members of our community by acting as an advocate and role model. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Evaluating, developing, and delivering evidence-based support plans to ensure optimal outcomes for our clients
  • Building the knowledge, capacity, and strengths of those who support our participants, including family, carers, and friends
  • Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic support and services
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Registration as a Suitable or Core NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • A degree-level qualification as an allied health professional or related field (e.g., OT, Speech, Social Work, Psychology)
  • Experience creating, implementing, and reviewing behaviour support plans or working professionally/personally with disability and challenging behaviours
  • A genuine passion for working in the Disability sector
Benefits of Joining Our Team

As a Disability Support Specialist at Ability Action Australia, you can expect:

  • Career progression opportunities within our organisation and parent company, MedHealth
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes work-life balance

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