The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Worker - Casual

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $86k - $94k/yr  •  Yarrawonga, AU (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM: DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Locations: Yarrawonga, Cobram & Numurkah

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?

PALS is seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team and support individuals to live with independence, dignity, and connection in their communities.

This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, community-minded, and committed to ongoing learning. You’ll be working across our Yarrawonga, Cobram, and Numurkah sites, so variety is guaranteed, and no two days will ever be the same.

What you will be doing:

  • Supporting clients with daily living activities (personal care, meal prep, household tasks).
  • Providing emotional support and genuine companionship.
  • Assisting with mobility, transport, and community participation.
  • Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
  • Encouraging independence and skill-building.
  • Following individualised care plans and maintaining accurate records.
  • Working collaboratively with families and other professionals to ensure the best care possible.

What we are looking for:

  • Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support, or a related field (minimum).
  • Current First Aid & CPR.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain).
  • Working With Children’s Check (current).
  • Valid Driver’s Licence, reliable transport, and a smartphone with internet access.
  • Flexibility to work across all PALS sites (Yarrawonga, Cobram, and Numurkah).
  • Willingness to undertake mandatory training to ensure the highest standards of care.

Why join PALS?

  • Salary in line with the Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2023.
  • Access to Salary Packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and support.
  • A supportive, community-based organisation where your work truly matters.

Please note Roles are employed on a casual basis.

APPLY NOW by submitting your CV and Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role.

For any questions, enquiries, or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@palsinc.org.au

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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