| Disability Support Worker |
| Hawker SA and nearby suburbs, Full Time, Social Services |
Vacancy Listing Dates 30/06/2026 to 28/07/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 17404 |
| Disability Support Worker wanted |
| Salary: $79,500 - $82,000 |
| Join the team at Livability Care Australia in a full time role |
About Us:
LIVABILITY CARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is an Australian, NDIS-registered disability service provider delivering person-centred support services to individuals living with disabilities across South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria. The organisation specialises in Supported Independent Living (SIL), supported accommodation, in-home support, community participation, and respite care, empowering participants to live independently and achieve their personal goals. With a strong commitment to quality, compassion, respect, and inclusion, Livability Care Australia provides tailored support that promotes independence, enhances wellbeing, and enables participants to actively engage in their communities while receiving safe, professional, and individualised care.
Position Overview:
As a Disability Support Worker at LIVABILITY CARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, you will provide person-centred care to individuals with disabilities in their home and community settings in Hawker SA 5434 and nearby suburbs. The role focuses on supporting participants' well-being, independence, and development by assisting with daily activities and encouraging social and community participation, while ensuring care is delivered in a safe, respectful, and lawful manner.
Tasks & responsibilities:- Provide support to participants with physical and/or intellectual disability.
- Provide personal care to persons with disability.
- Execute as instructed designated tasks and activities aimed at meeting the clients' personal needs/community support/empowerment, team objectives and/or program goals.
- Fulfil designated duties/tasks as instructed by the employer when requested/required. This includes working across all client groups when and if required.
- Participate in regular team meetings.
- Carry out duties/activities in a cooperative, respectful and flexible manner.
- Adhere to the service/facility communication, reporting and participant/program progress practices and procedures.
- Respond to crisis in accordance with specified guidelines (Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, Incident Reporting) and seek assistance to situations outside of specified guidelines.
- Participate in developing and monitoring individual program plans and be accountable for their outcomes.
- Establish good working relationships and work closely and collaboratively with team members in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Providing support to colleagues when required.
- Participate in on-the-job training/site induction when required and/or requested by your supervisor.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and performance.
- Establish good working relationships and networks with other community organisations to keep abreast of community activities and initiatives.
- Work under general guidance from the participant and their family seeking support, within clearly defined guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:- Certificate III in Individual Support or higher or one year of relevant experience in lieu of Certificate III.
- One (1) Year of relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service
- Experience in supporting children with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other major conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives effectively and execute administrative duties efficiently and effectively in a timely manner.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, under direction of Manager and independently as required
Skills:- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
Benefits & Remuneration:- Salary commensurate with experience $79,500 to $82,000 plus guaranteed superannuation.
- Continue to learn and gain experience.
Apply now through our online application form.
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