Support Worker

3 days ago

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia Independence Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
  • Ongoing training and 1:1 support to increase your skills
  • Work with purpose in a positive, inclusive social enterprise team

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples' lives, then a career with Australian Quadriplegic Association (part of Independence Australia Group) may be for you.

About us

Founded in 1987 by people with quadriplegia, AQA began with a mission to improve access to information, support, and employment for people with spinal cord injuries. Today, we continue to provide tailored support to people living with SCI and other physical disabilities.

About the role

Make a difference by supporting a client in Kialla to maintain independence, wellbeing, and active community participation.

  • Provide personal care and daily living support with dignity and respect
  • Assist with community access activities, including transport to appointments and outings
  • Support the client to attend hydrotherapy sessions (must be confident entering the pool)
  • Help with dressing, undressing, and mobility, ensuring comfort and safety
  • Follow individual care plans and promote client choice, independence, and wellbeing

About you

  • Hold a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Aged Care (or equivalent experience)
  • Confident in the water and comfortable providing hands-on assistance in a hydrotherapy setting
  • Patient, empathetic, and an excellent communicator
  • Hold a Driver's License and have access to an accessible vehicle suitable for client transport
  • Reliable, flexible, and able to work Monday and Wednesday 2–6pm, with occasional additional shifts
  • Experience assisting clients with Dysphasia would be advantageous

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

  • Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income
  • We pay your Superannuation fortnightly to help you grow your super balance faster
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment, and modern offices
  • Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program

Work with Purpose

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people's lives? Join the Independence Australia team to help thousands of Australians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

  • Customer Centric: Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
  • Valued People: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
  • One Organisation: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
  • Strive for Excellence: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples' lives, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity

Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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