The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Practitioner

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Location

Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services — but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

We are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can-do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) team. Opportunities exist on a Casual basis and in PPT roles supporting our SIL houses. There are morning, day, evening, and night shifts available - it will depend of what you are looking for, your availability, and the flexibility you need - apply now.

About the role

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. Your day-to-day may include:

  • Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines

  • Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making

  • Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans)

  • Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

What You’ll Bring

  • A passion for empowering people with disability

  • A can-do attitude and growth mindset — you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference

  • NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)

  • Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers

  • Availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week (15–20+ hours)

  • The ability to travel to our multiple locations across the Newcastle region

What makes CPA Different:

Award-Winning Training Organisation

  • CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support, and advanced disability care skills.

  • Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry

Flexible, Supported Work

  • Choose from a variety of shift types (morning, evening, active night) to suit your lifestyle

  • Work across multiple CPA homes in the Hunter Region

  • Be part of a values-led, supportive and collaborative team

Incredible Employee Benefits

  • Attractive hourly rates starting at $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates

  • $100year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)

  • Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household

  • Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA

So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Recruitment Process

1. Online application

2. Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai- 20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA

Interview

3. Compliance & background checks

4. Offer and onboarding

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We have assessed this role type as requiringa high levelof physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here

CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CerebralPalsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects therights,wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safeorganisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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