Support Worker

1 week ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Purple House WDNWPT Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We began 25 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the desert, then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis, for people to be looked after on country and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow.

Today we are proud to say we have helped many communities to get their people home and now operate Dialysis in 20 (and growing) remote communities across NT, SA and WA. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services including Aged Care, NDIS, Primary Health and Social Support, run a successful bush medicine social enterprise and always working on new innovations.

We have come a long way in two decades and are excited about the next chapter

About the Role

As afull-time Social Support Worker, you will act as a malpa (helper) for dialysis patients and their families, supporting them in day-to-day living and helping improve quality of life.

This is a hands-on role where you will:

  • Provide social support services to patients and families.
  • Assist in the care of patients with complex social needs.
  • Advocate for clients, protecting their rights and wellbeing.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure culturally safe, high-quality support.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of social support practice.
  • Assist with daily operations, including cooking, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance at Purple House facilities.
  • Promote a safe workplace and follow WHS guidelines.

About You

You are compassionate, flexible, resilient, and culturally aware. You enjoy working closely with people, have strong problem-solving skills, and can work both independently and as part of a team. You're curious about culture, respectful of community, and motivated to help people get home to Country.

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience in a support, aged care, community services, or similar role.
  • Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment under Indigenous leadership.
  • Current driver's licence.

What We Offer

  • Attractive salary under the WDNWPT Enterprise Agreement 2022 – Level 2, with 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging.
  • Six (6) weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
  • Other generous leave entitlements.
  • Relocation assistance to support your move to Alice Springs.
  • The opportunity to work for an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation making a real difference.

How to Apply

If you think you're a great fit for this role, please submit a one-page cover letter and resume via SEEK.

For general enquiries about the position, or to request a copy of the full position description, please contact the People Team at

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 18 October 2025

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the closing date may change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

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