Join our busy disability accommodation service in North Ryde. We offer 60 hours a fortnight on a permanent part-time basis.
07th April, 2026
Working at Achieve is more than just a job. Our team makes a real difference in people's lives every day, and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger. We're committed to ensuring everyone can take part—whether that's through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.Achieve Australia is a for‐purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and is an NDIS‐registered provider.
About the role
As an Assistant in Nursing at Achieve Australia, your primary goal is to provide person‐centered, high‐quality support services to people with a disability. You will support our clients to set and reach goals that are important to them and help them decide how best to live the life they choose.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
* Provide personal/physical care and support to clients, including grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport, and medication administration.
* Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
* Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
* Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, and Achieve Australia vehicles.
* Advocate for and assist clients, their families, and significant others to access and engage with the community.
* Complete client documentation, including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, and medical documentation.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert III in Disability or Individual Support).
* Strong interpersonal, role‐modeling, and customer‐service skills.
* Problem‐solving abilities and the ability to adapt to changing environments.
* Understanding of and commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Code of Conduct, and Workplace Health and Safety.
* Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
* Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current NSW driver's licence are subject to a risk assessment.
* Experience working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.
Great employee benefits
* Salary packaging options that allow you to keep more of your take‐home pay before tax.
* Car leasing as another salary‐packaging option.
* Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
* Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
* Support for a healthy lifestyle, including access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
* Regular training and support to help you succeed, including paid induction for frontline staff.
* Strong record of promoting from within.
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously. We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen. As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include reference checks, a national police check, an NDIS worker check, a working with children check, and verification of your right to work in Australia. Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
How to apply
To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume. If you would like to add a bit more about yourself, a cover letter is welcome.
Accessibility and more information
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process, or set you up for success, please reach out—we're here to support you. Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment. If you'd like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066 5550. To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au
#J-18808-Ljbffr