Overview
Disability Support Worker (Female). Permanent Part Time – Hurstville
Job no:
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Employment type:
Part Time •
Location:
Sydney •
Categories:
Disability
About the Organisation
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of Life Without Barriers. Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and with refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role
Joining our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team, you will provide support to three people with disability living in shared housing in Hurstville who enjoy going to local markets, arcades, dog parks and football games.
The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting people who are non-verbal, require personal care and have behaviour support plans in place. You will have cooking skills and the ability to follow mealtime management plans including modified meals.
We are seeking applications from candidates for the below permanent part-time roster only. To be considered, you must be able to commit to the set roster below:
32.5 hours per fortnight
Week 2: Mon & Tue 6am - 10am, Wed 4pm - 10:30pm and Thu 11:30pm - 8:30am (active night)
Key Responsibilities
Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities
Maintain thorough record keeping
Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
Advocate for client choice and control
Skills & Experience
Experience working with people with disability
Cooking skills and knowledge of mealtime management plans
Previous experience providing personal care
Confidence in working with behaviour support plans
Passionate about providing active support
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.
Benefits
Permanent part time, secure and predictable rosters
Enjoy fun community access activities like arcades, dog parks and local markets
Base hourly rate from $34.58
Access to wellbeing program for employees and families
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area)
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click "Apply" and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller at
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close
at midnight on Tuesday 7 October 2025
Advertised:
19 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
07 Oct :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Female). Permanent Part Time – Hurstville
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Sydney