Female Support Worker – Short-Term Community Access

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia National Disability Care Full time $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Female Support Worker – Short-Term Community Access (Melbourne, 18–25 Sep 2025)

National Disability Care (NDC) is seeking a female Support Worker for a one-week-only community access assignment in Melbourne CBD. You'll support an adult NDIS participant visiting Melbourne to enjoy accessible outings and evening shows on Fri 19, Sat 20, and Tue 23 September. Shifts typically fall between 10:00–21:00 (split shifts likely). No ongoing shifts are attached to this role.

What you'll do

  • Provide respectful, person-centred community access (venues, cafes, shows, CBD activities).
  • Assist with light daily living support and prompts as required.
  • Help with basic planning: confirm bookings, accessible routes/seating, and safe return to accommodation.
  • Support transport as arranged.
  • Complete concise, professional shift notes aligned to goals/outcomes.

Must haves

  • Female (genuine occupational requirement for privacy/dignity in personal-care contexts).
  • Availability for some dates 18–25 Sep, with evening availability on 19/20/23 Sep preferred.
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • National Police Check (within 12 months).
  • First Aid (HLTAID011) current and CPR (within last 12 months).
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate.
  • WWCC (VIC) or willingness to obtain.
  • Valid Australian driver licence and registered, insured vehicle (or strong confidence navigating accessible public transport).
  • Experience supporting adults with disability in community settings; calm, professional communication; dignity-of-risk understanding.
  • Smartphone for rosters, communication and note entry.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Melbourne CBD accessibility (step-free routes, venue entry, accessible bathrooms).
  • Manual-handling awareness; comfortable in busy environments.
  • Willingness to share a relaxed dinner outing one or two nights (or help arrange/escort if not dining together).

Hours & pay

  • Short-term only: 18–25 Sep 2025 (estimate 20–40 hrs across the week, split shifts likely).
  • Rate: $35.15 per hour (+ super).

How to apply

Email a short intro with your availability for 18–25 Sep, whether you can cover evenings 19/20/23, and attach your resume + checks/certificates (NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, First Aid/CPR, WWCC, Orientation Module).

Email:

Subject: Application – Female Support Worker (Melbourne Sep 18–25)

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.15 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

  • Are you available for the assignment period 18–25 Sep 2025, including evening shifts on Fri 19, Sat 20, and Tue 23? Please list the dates/times you can cover.
  • Are you comfortable providing gender-sensitive personal care to a female adult participant when required (privacy/dignity context)?

Experience:

  • disability support (adult NDIS participants): 1 year (Required)
  • community access support, busy public environments : 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check? (Required)
  • National Police Check (Required)
  • First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR certificate (Required)
  • Working With Children Check (VIC) (Required)
  • Australian driver licence (Required)
  • registered and insured vehicle for work purposes (Required)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Location:

  • Melbourne VIC 3000 (Required)

Work Location: In person



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