Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider.

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

Make a Real Impact. Join the Forensic and Specialist Transitions team at CLO.

Do you want more than just a job?
Do you want your work to feel meaningful – knowing that every shift truly changes a person’s life?

At Community Living Options (CLO), that’s exactly what we offer.

We’re seeking compassionate, reliable and purpose-driven Support Workers (both male and female) to join our growing Forensic and Specialist Transition (FAST) Team. You will support a vulnerable NDIS participant as she transitions into her own home and builds a meaningful life that is safe, connected, and filled with possibility.

This is not your typical support role – you’ll be part of a trauma-informed, psychologically aware team, working under the guidance of a dedicated Service Coordinator to deliver a specialist, evidence-based model of support that empowers, uplifts, and has been shown to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

You’ll be working alongside another team member to provide person-centred active support on a 2:1 ratio to a female participant whose life is profoundly affected by multiple and complex mental health conditions. Your role is to help her feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow.

This includes:

Building daily routines and life skills to support her transition into the community

Supporting emotional regulation and responding to behaviours of concern with compassion, consistency and professionalism

Encouraging independence through activities like cooking, community access, and public transport

Implementing Behaviour Support Plans and contributing to risk assessments

Promoting dignity, choice, and hope – always

Every action you take will support healing, safety and personal growth.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring a calm presence, resilience and a genuine passion for people living with complex mental health diagnoses and trauma-informed care needs. You are grounded, self-aware and able to hold space for strong emotions being freely expressed.

You are someone who can:

Listen deeply and respond with empathy

Foster trust and build authentic relationships whilst maintaining a non-judgemental approach

Stay composed in high-pressure situations

Validate and support emotional expression

Promote safety and routine while building capacity

Be a consistent, respectful and reliable presence

Maintain clear and consistent professional boundaries

Ideal candidates may have:

Experience in mental health, psychosocial disability or complex behaviour support

Background in allied health, psychology, community services or similar (students and under-grads welcome)

Understanding of trauma-informed care and human rights-based practice

Confidence with risk management, safety protocols, and incident reporting

Availability for a variety of shifts, including weekends and overnights

Qualifications and Certificates required:

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Current Driver's Licence

Current First Aid Certificate

Current CPR

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or other relevant qualification

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Ongoing training and development support

Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)

Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

Discounted Gym Memberships

Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.

Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.

Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.

Learning: In learning we will grow

Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or submit an application today.