Disability Support Worker

• Part-time 23.2 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 9-3), Fixed-Term 12 month contract
• Part-time 17.2 hours per week (Tuesday – Thursday 9-3), Fixed-Term 12 month contract
• Warrnambool Campus
• $65,546 - $67,529 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation (dependant on qualifications)

The Disability Support Worker (DSW) is integral in ensuring that participants with identified disabilities, mental health and/or conditions can participate equitably in the training environment and their greater community.

DSW are responsible for providing supports identified in a participant's support profile, as well as monitoring the wellbeing of participants.  Disability Support Workers have the opportunity to empower, encourage and influence positive support, that is aligned to a participant's person-centred goals and aspirations.

The position of the Disability Support Worker aligns to best practice supports, encompassing case noting, training, positive behavior support and complex care.  The position provides a pathway to grow and forge a journey as a quality Disability Support Worker.

The must haves

Mandatory requirements

• Completion of Certificate III or higher in Disability, Allied Health and/or Mental Health. Employees with lesser formal qualifications and relevant knowledge of the job or experience may be considered
  
  Willingness to engage in an above qualification
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• Cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Quality, Safety and You Certificate

Highly desirable requirements

• Experience or lived experience within the disability and/or mental health sector
• Victorian Drivers Licence

About us

SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria. 

We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.

We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.

As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:

Lisa Macdonald, Manager - Accessibility Services

 

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close:  Sunday, 7 September 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click 'Apply for this job' and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don't forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.

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If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact South West TAFE's Recruitment Team on or by emailing

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+