About Us:
DCC Industry Group is dedicated to enriching lives through our key divisions: Youth & Communities, Allied Health, Workforce, and Disability Services. Our goal is to provide services that empower individuals across all stages of life, supporting their well-being and personal growth in every aspect of their journey.

About The Role:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience supporting very high-functioning young people who present with complex mental health needs. This role is ideal for someone who understands the unique challenges faced by youth living with conditions such as personality disorders, disrupted attachments, and experiences of suicidal ideation. Experience in managing significant mental health issues, including crisis responses and emotional regulation, will be highly regarded.

You will be working closely with young clients who are navigating mental health challenges while maintaining a high level of independence. The focus is on building trust-based relationships, promoting emotional stability, and encouraging personal growth. Your role will be to provide practical and emotional support, build social and community connections, and assist with life skills development — all while maintaining a trauma-informed and youth-centred approach.
The shifts for this position fall within the hours of 8am and 4pm Tuesday to Wednesday and 8am to 2pm every second Saturday and Sunday, so we are looking for candidates with reasonable availability.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Provide consistent, strengths-based support to clients in managing daily routines and mental well-being

Offer emotional support and help clients develop healthy coping strategies

Assist with medication prompts and daily living tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry

Facilitate community participation, including social outings, appointments, education, or volunteering

Respond to behaviours of concern using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches

Work collaboratively with the broader team, including mental health professionals, to support individual plans and goals

What’s On Offer:

Casual employment at an attractive rate commensurate of experience and qualification

Culturally inclusive and supportive environment

Training and on-going support with the opportunity for career progression.

A positive and supportive team culture and regular debriefs.

Meaningful and rewarding work that empowers people with disabilities

Regular team meetings and access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications / Requirements:

Certificate IV in Disability, Youth Work or equivalent is required

1+ years' experience in Disability Support Worker with previous experience supporting youth with complex mental health needs

Strong understanding of trauma, attachment disruptions, and emotional dysregulation in young people

Excellent interpersonal and de-escalation skills

Comfortable working independently and maintaining professional boundaries

Flexible, reliable, and emotionally resilient

Experience in residential care is desirable

Current Blue Card and Yellow Card

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Current Australian driver's license, registration and comprehensive insurance

Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

LCS check or ability to obtain

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, or should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [email protected]

We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. DCC is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.