Disability Support Worker (Individual Support)

Disability Support Worker – Parental Leave Coverage Position (Temporary, Maximum Term)

At ConnectGV, we’re connected; to our people, to our community, and to the individuals we support across the Goulburn Valley.  We are seeking Disability Support Workers to join our Individual Support team on a parental leave replacement temporary maximum term basis and provide person-centred support that makes a real difference.

About the Role

This is a temporary parental leave replacement Individual Support Worker position from April 2026 to September 2026 (or earlier if the substantive employee returns from parental leave). In this role, you will:

• Provide one-on-one, individualised support aligned with the participant’s personal goals and support plan
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, transport, and medication support
• Support community participation and social engagement
• Promote independence, skill development, and capacity building
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
• Uphold the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of the participant at all times
• Work collaboratively with the broader support team as required.
  
  

Hours

70 hours per fortnight

Shifts:

• Monday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Thursday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Every second Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
  
  

About You

• Experience supporting participants with complex needs in home and community settings
• Strong self-management and organisational skills
• Ability to implement and work towards individual goals and support plans
• Confidence in developing and following structured programs
• Adaptable and responsive to changing situations and participant needs
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to person-centred support and promoting independence
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

•  Minimum 12 months experience in disability, community or health services, including supporting people with health or behavioural needs.
•  Experience or maturity enabling effective support for people with intellectual, physical, multiple disabilities or ABI.
•  Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent (desirable).
  
  

Mandatory for All Applicants

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

• National Criminal History (Police) Check

• Working with Children Check – Employee
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009), or willingness to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Access to and willingness to use a personal electronic device (e.g. smartphone or tablet) with internet connectivity for work purposes, including accessing ConnectGV systems (e.g. CRM), in accordance with organisational policies.
  
  

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a team that values Respect, Inclusion, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence
• A workplace where your unique skills and passions are welcomed and appreciated
• Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow
• Make a genuine difference in people’s lives
• Benefit of salary packaging, working for a not-for-profit company
  
  

Next Steps:

For further information regarding the position, please contact Human Resources on 03 5821 2466 or by email at careers@connectgv.com.au.  Please note, applications submitted via email will not be accepted.  Please follow the links below to apply.

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Please note - ConnectGV may choose to interview candidates prior to the application closing date.

(Please note: This position is offered as a temporary, maximum term contract, covering a period of parental leave.  The duration of this role may change depending on the return arrangements of the substantive employee, including an earlier or later return to work.)

ConnectGV is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.