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Title:  Disability Support Workers

Date:  20 Mar 2026
Location:  Griffin
Business Unit:  St Jude's Disability Services

 

St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982. With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.
 

Who We're Looking For

A successful Disability Support Worker in accommodation is compassionate, reliable, and confident supporting people with disability to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their home environment. They understand the importance of routine, consistency, and person-centred care, while remaining flexible to meet changing needs.

Core Responsibilities

  • Providing daily living support within an accommodation setting
  • Assisting with personal care, medication prompts/administration (training provided), meal preparation and household tasks
  • Supporting participants to follow routines, achieve goals and participate in community and social activities
  • Implementing individual support plans and behaviour support strategies
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and incident reporting
  • Working collaboratively with team members and leaders

 

This role is being hired on a permanent part-time basis and works across Griffin and surrounding suburbs.

Key Attributes

  • A genuine passion for supporting people with disability and improving quality of life
  • A calm, patient, and respectful approach, particularly in complex or challenging situations
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with participants, families and team members
  • Reliability and accountability, with a clear understanding of the impact of consistency in accommodation settings
  • Professional boundaries, empathy, and emotional resilience

Skills & Experience

 
The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting people with disability, mental health, or complex needs (preferred), along with a strong understanding of person-centred and trauma‑informed care. They will have flexible and strong availability and demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills while remaining composed under pressure. The role requires confidence working independently, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a broader team.
 

Essential Criteria:

 

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain) 
  • Valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
  • Valid work rights in Australia
  • Previous experience working with clients who live with mental health issues will be highly regarded

 

St Jude's NDIS are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.

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