If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group may be for you.

About us
Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.

As a social enterprise, we redistribute the surplus funds generated through the sale of over 12,000 healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment into programs that support people living with a disability. We are one of Victoria's largest NDIS providers of specialist disability in-home and community supports, offering a unique combination of core supports and consumables to NDIS participants. To read more about us, visit independenceaustralia.com.au.

About the role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced support workers to assist a client with quadriplegia in a modern, well-equipped family home in central Maribyrnong. Various shifts are available to cover 24-hour care. If you have a genuine passion for making a positive impact and possess the necessary experience, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our dedicated team.

• Assist with supporting appointments, including transportation and coordination via a Maxi Taxi
• Provide assistance with eating, drinking, and medication management
• Offer support with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and grooming
• Perform manual handling tasks, including hoisting, to ensure client mobility and comfort
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment through housekeeping duties
• Assist with catheter and bowel care to maintain hygiene and comfort

About you

• Experienced in supporting individuals with quadriplegia, including personal care, manual handling (hoisting), and assisting with daily activities
• Provide catheter care and assist/support a nurse with bowel care procedures, ensuring adherence to care plans and maintaining client dignity
• Competent in personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with eating and drinking
• Reliable and flexible, with the ability to commit to various shifts, including morning, afternoon, and non-active sleepover shifts, to ensure 24-hour care coverage
• Possess necessary clearances and documentation, including a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Australian Standard CPR and First Aid certification

Why work with us
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

• We pay your superannuation fortnightly to help grow your super balance faster
• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income
• We will reimburse you for the cost of things like CPR/First Aid training
• Access paid study leave for approved courses
• Free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program

Work with purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join us at Independence Australia Group to help thousands of Victorians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

• Customer Centric: Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
• One Organisation: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity
Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.