Disability Support Worker

7 days ago

Wonthaggi Victoria Australia Workforce Plus Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Location: South Gippsland & Bass Coast

Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Workforce Plus creates innovative pathways into sustainable employment. Working alongside jobseekers and employers, we empower people to discover their unique strengths and actively choose their future.

We proudly deliver the Transition to Work (TtW) program across Gippsland, supporting young people aged 15–25 to build skills, confidence, and capability while preparing for sustainable employment or further education.

About the Role

As a Job Coach with Workforce Plus, you will play a key role in supporting young people to achieve their goals and move confidently into work, training, or study. You'll work closely with participants to identify their strengths and aspirations, and partner with local employers, industry, and training providers to create opportunities that make a real difference.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will:

  • Provide direct, one-to-one support to young jobseekers.
  • Work with participants to overcome barriers and build confidence, skills, and independence.
  • Liaise with local businesses and industry to create meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.
  • Connect participants with training providers to support successful engagement in Certificate III level and above courses.
  • Conduct outreach and community engagement activities to build networks and opportunities for young people.

This is a KPI-driven role, focused on participant outcomes, employment placements, and sustained engagement.

Location and FTE

This role is based in South Gippsland & Bass Coast, working from our Leongatha and Wonthaggi sites, with outreach across surrounding communities.

This is a full-time position (1.0FTE / 38 hours per week).

About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • Are motivated, accountable, and able to work both independently and within a supportive team.
  • Have experience in youth work, employment services, community development, or related fields.
  • Are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed.
  • Bring strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Have the ability to build networks with local employers, industry, and training providers.
  • Hold a current driver's licence and are comfortable with regular outreach travel.

Benefits

At Workforce Plus, you'll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
  • Access to novated leasing.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Variety in your work with outreach and community engagement across the region.
  • A supportive team culture within an organisation that values innovation and growth.

Additional Information

Workforce Plus encourages applications from people with disability and from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following prior to commencement:

  • Right to work in Australia
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Police Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

How to Apply

If you're excited about making a difference in the lives of young people and being part of a dynamic team at a time of growth and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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