The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Practitioner

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $34.59/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Location

Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Make a Real Impact. Every Single Day.

Are you passionate about making a difference? This is your chance to empower young people, build meaningful connections, and be part of something bigger.

About the Role: Disability Support Practioner

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), our Disability Support Practioners do more than provide support—they enhance lives.

In this role, you’ll empower young people with disabilities to live more independently, achieve their goals, and thrive. You’ll be a trusted mentor, supporter, and advocate—helping our clients build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging.

About the Lifestyles Youth Program

Working with clients aged 13–28, you’ll be part of our dynamic Youth Program—where no two days are the same.

You’ll support young people through:

  • School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
  • Social Saturdays & Afternoon Clubs
  • Masterclass
  • 1:1 or 1:2 support with group work or individualised work
  • University, TAFE and work experience

Your role is hands-on, meaningful, and focused on creating positive, real-world experiences that help young people step into their future with confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support young people to build life, social, and job skills
  • Deliver fun, engaging, and purposeful activities
  • Encourage independence while fostering confidence and wellbeing
  • Work closely with a supportive team who share your passion
  • Track progress and celebrate every win—big or small

What Success Looks Like

You’ll know you’re making an impact when:

  • Clients feel safe, respected, and empowered
  • You’re delivering genuine person-centred support
  • You’re part of a connected, positive team culture
  • You’re living our values: Passionate | Respectful | Ethical | Curious | Courageous
  • You’re helping young people build skills that shape their future

What You’ll Bring

  • A genuine commitment to person-centred care
  • Enthusiasm and your own passions
  • A current NSW Driver’s Licence (min P2)
  • Flexibility to work a rotating roster
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
  • NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC, First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain—we’ll support you!)

Why Join CPA?

We’re one of Australia’s leading disability service providers—and we’re driven by one powerful purpose: creating a world of opportunity for people with disability.

At CPA, you’ll be supported, valued, and given the chance to grow.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive pay starting from $34.59/hr + super + penalties
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • $100 annual wellbeing allowance
  • Discounted gym access (Fitness Passport for you & your family)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral bonus opportunities

Grow Your Career

We invest in YOU. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213), CPA offers:

  • Fully funded Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Ongoing specialist training
  • Clear career pathways (many of our leaders started as DSWs!)

In fact, 80% of our House Managers began in this role—so this could be your first step toward something even bigger.

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 requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please clickhere
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are achild safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to 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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