Disability Support Worker – Opendoor
Location: Victoria
Work type: Casual, 20 hours per week

At Opendoor, we’re passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for people living with a disability. We believe in empowering individuals to engage in their community, achieve their goals, and live life to the fullest.

We’re currently seeking Disability Support Workers to join our team, working alongside the NDIS Operations Manager and Rostering Coordinator to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

What you’ll do:

Support people with disabilities to engage in recreational, social, and educational activities.

Empower individuals to learn new skills, practice existing ones, and set achievable goals.

Implement and maintain Person Centred Plans that reflect each individual’s needs and aspirations.

Provide assistance to access community and recreation facilities.

Maintain accurate participation and progress records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Collaborate with other team members to provide a consistent, high-quality service.

Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet participant needs.

What you’ll bring:

Essential:

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current Working With Children Check

First Aid Level 2 Certificate

Desirable:

Certificate III/IV in Disability or equivalent

Medication Administration, Manual Handling, and Infection Control training

A passion for supporting people with disabilities and upholding their rights.

Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences.

Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems effectively.

Professional, team-oriented approach with a sound understanding of person-centred practice.

Solid computer literacy and attention to detail.

What we offer:

Enterprise Agreement with industry-leading salary levels that increase each year for the life of the agreement

Above Award personal, compassionate, and maternity leave schemes

Paid Christmas closure leave

Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees

Up to $18,550 p.a. in salary packaging options to increase your fortnightly take-home pay

Flexible working hours and arrangements for work-life balance

Option of purchasing an additional two weeks of annual leave

Emphasis on staff training and professional development

Mobile phone and laptop provided

How to Apply

If you are motivated to make a difference and support individuals in achieving their goals, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Giorgia Cerantonio
Operations Manager – Disability Services (NDIS)
0431 566 048

Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Child Safety

Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.