Female Disability Support Worker

Experienced Australian Female Support Workers under 30 years old Needed – Immediate Start

ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE PARTICIPANT'S PREFERENCE REQUEST!

Employer: Sunshine Help

About Sunshine Help is a registered NDIS provider based in Doncaster, VIC, delivering person-centred support across areas including personal care, community access, daily living, and life skills. We are committed to helping participants build independence and achieve meaningful goals.

Position Overview
We are seeking experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers to support a 26 year old male participant with complex developmental, psychosocial and behavioural support needs.

The role involves providing calm, consistent and structured assistance with daily routines, emotional regulation, community access, transitions and safety.

Participant Preference Request:

Important:

Due to the participant’s personal care, privacy and support needs, female, under 30 years old, disability support workers with Australian background are required. Applicants must speak fluent Australian English, understand Australian communication and culture, and be able to build appropriate rapport with a young participant.

Start Date: IMMEDIATE

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking Support Workers who can demonstrate:

• Minimum three years’ experience supporting participants with complex needs
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed care
• Ability to follow behaviour, safety and escalation plans
• Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable
• Available to start immediately

Mandatory Documents (Must Be Provided to Be Considered)
Applicants must supply the following:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Relevant Certification (e.g., Certificate III in Individual Support)
4. First Aid & CPR Certificate
5. Manual Handling Certificate
6. Medication Certificate
7. NDIS Worker Screening Check
8. NDIS Orientation Modules – Safety, Quality and You
9. Working with Children Check
10. COVID‑19 Vaccination Proof & Infection Control Training
11. Driver’s Licence
12. Proof of Right to Work in Australia
13. Latest Police Check
14. COVID‑19 Vaccination Certificate

Applications missing any of the above documents cannot be progressed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured daily and community-based support
• Support emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Respond calmly to distress and behaviours of concern
• Complete progress notes and incident reports
• Work with the participant’s family and support team
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

How to Apply
Please email your full application and all required documents to:
support@sunshinehelp.com.au and Sunshine.help@outlook.com

Closing date: 11th August 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What are the language you speak?

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

• Behaviour management: 3 years (Required)
• Working with people with antisocial personality disorder: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person