Employee Supports

At Bedford, we are committed to building capacity, independence, and wellbeing to enhance the lives of people living with disability. In doing this, we provide a broad suite of NDIS support services including employment opportunities and social participation activities, offering exceptional tailored services to meet individual goals, both in the workplace and community. Above all, we promote individual choice and control to empower people with disability to live fulfilled and happy lives.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for casual Employee Supports to join our packaging team, working in Panorama. The working hours for this role range between Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm.

As the Employee Support, you will be responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals with disability in a workplace or supported employment environment. You will utilise your commitment and compassion to ensure participants are engaged in meaningful work, supported to develop skills, and that safety, wellbeing and inclusion are at the forefront.

The day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing support and supervision to participants during daily work tasks, encouraging independence and skill development to meeting individual goals.
• Assisting with preparation, packing, assembly, or other tasks as per the workforce requirements.
• Assisting participants to follow workplace procedures and meet production or service standards.
• Working closely with Senior Supervisors, EM’s and EDC’s to ensure consistent support.
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) or individual support plans.
• Ensure workstations are safe, organised and compliant with workplace policies.
• Completing progress notes, incident reports and required documentation electronically.
• Work in line with the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct and Quality & Safeguarding Framework.

What we’re looking for

You will provide hands-on, engaging and meaningful supports to participants, assisting them towards their individual goals. To be successful for this role, you will have:

• A genuine commitment to providing high-quality supports to people with disability (experience in the sector is highly desirable).
• Understanding of supported employment principles and workplace safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexibility with working hours that would be suitable in a part-time or casual capacity.
• Confidence using technology for reporting and documentation.
• Certificate III in Disability, Community Services or equivalent (desirable).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

What we offer

As a valued employee, this opportunity will reward you with a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive casual hourly rate of $32.18 (plus superannuation).
• Access to attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression, with access to various training courses.
•  Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• A truly values-driven organisation that is committed to inclusion and belonging.

If this role sounds like the perfect opportunity to kick start your career, please submit your application and include a resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences in alignment with the above.

If you have any questions or would like further information regarding this position, please contact Site Manager Panorama, Olivia Johnson via ********@bedfordgroup.com.au.

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Suitable applicants may be contacted on a rolling basis prior to the closing date.