Overview
Westhaven is a trusted regional NSW provider dedicated to whole‐of‐life support for people with disabilities.
Your journey starts here: choose a career that connects you to your community.
Role Options
* Community Focused – Based at our vibrant Dubbo Day Programs Centre, leading workshops, educational activities, and social outings.
* Residential Focused – Providing essential daily living support within accommodation services, helping participants live independently in a place they call home.
* A Mix of Both – Seamless transition for participants from their morning routine at home to afternoon activities in the community.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks with dignity and respect.
* Planning and attending community events, sports, and social groups to prevent isolation and build confidence.
* Being a voice for participants and ensuring their safety and wellbeing through accurate reporting and case notes.
* Supporting participants to meet goals in their NDIS plans – learning a new skill, attending an appointment, or mastering a recipe at home.
* Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, evenings and sleepovers, especially for residential and mixed‐mode roles.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Resilience – experience supporting complex needs, mental health, or behaviours of concern is essential.
* Compliance – current NSW Driver's Licence, First Aid/CPR, WWCC, and NDISWC; willingness to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR).
* Reliable, empathetic, passionate about social justice, with a positive mindset.
* Flexibility to adapt to varied shifts and settings.
Benefits
* Competitive pay: $34.58 to $37.73 per hour + shift/casual loadings and 12% super.
* Tax‐free benefits – salary packaging up to $15,900 per year and a meal/entertainment card up to $2,650 per year.
* Growth – one‐week comprehensive induction and clear pathways to leadership roles.
* Discounts – access to Fitness Passport and exclusive employee retail discounts.
* Supportive environment – fostering a community where everyone lives life the way they choose.
* Legal protected by EEO employer policy; encouraged applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those with lived experience.
Closing Date
Applications close: 2nd May 2026.
Contact
For more information or confidential enquiries please contact peopleandculture@westhaven.org.au.
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