The Royal Children's Hospital

Support Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Noble Park, AU (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Multiple Permanent Part-Time Opportunities | Noble Park

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for the opportunity to help establish a new home from the ground up?

We're preparing to open a brand-new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Noble Park and are seeking passionate, skilled Support Workers to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from day one, helping create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people with disability can build independence, develop skills, pursue their goals and live life on their own terms.

We're looking for people who genuinely value person-centred practice, understand the importance of choice and autonomy, and are committed to delivering high-quality support that makes a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
  • Support participants with daily living activities, personal care, community participation and skill development.
  • Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with participants, families and colleagues.
  • Encourage and support participants to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
  • Follow individual support plans, medication requirements and positive behaviour support strategies.
  • Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and reporting requirements.
  • Respond calmly and confidently to changing participant needs and situations.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture.

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced Support Workers who:

  • Have demonstrated experience supporting people with disability, including those with complex support needs.
  • Understand and consistently apply person-centred and rights-based approaches.
  • Value participant choice, dignity, safeguarding and self-determination.
  • Build authentic, respectful relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
  • Work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Are reliable, adaptable and proactive in their approach to support.
  • Bring a positive attitude, professional maturity and commitment to quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain).
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Working rights in Australia.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a brand-new SDA home from the beginning.
  • Help shape the culture, routines and participant experience within a new service.
  • Permanent part-time employment with a variety of shifts available.
  • Ongoing training, development and support.
  • Work alongside a team that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Access up to $18,500 in Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits.

Available Shifts

Weekdays

  • 7:00am - 10:00am
  • 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Weekends

  • 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Active Night

  • 10:00pm - 7:00am

Multiple permanent part-time opportunities are available, with various shift combinations across weekdays, weekends and active nights.

We anticipate these positions commencing around October 2026. As this new service is dependent on participant onboarding and occupancy, exact start dates may vary.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We value diverse experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we're happy to work with you to support your participation.

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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