Everyone has the right to develop and work toward reaching their own goals and to get the most out of life – a career with Disability Services Australia gives you the opportunity to help others achieve this.
DSA employs more than 400 skilled staff in a variety of positions. We offer interesting and rewarding jobs, training to further develop your skills, career opportunities, and a supportive working environment.
Community Support Services Career Opportunities
Due to ongoing growth, DSA is continuing to recruit direct Support Workers to join our Community Support Services teams in the greater Sydney area, the Southern Highlands, and Queanbeyan. Working in Community Support Services involves great variety – no two days are ever the same. You may do everything from supporting a person with a disability to cook a meal, develop a new skill, prepare for work, assist with personal care, or participate in community activities.
Lifestyle Support Workers
Lifestyle Support Workers provide assistance to people with intellectual and multiple disabilities in their own homes and communities, with a focus on assisting individuals:
- With daily living activities
- To achieve their goals
- To access and participate in the community
To be a Lifestyle Support Worker, you must be able to to work as part of a 7 day roster, including evening, sleepover and weekend shifts (additional allowances and loadings apply), excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a current drivers licence & car, first aid certificate (or a willingness to obtain one) and the ability to be a team player. Experience providing personal care is desirable.
To apply, or for further information, contact Lynda Moran on 8709 0934 or email your resume to recruitment@dsa.org.au
Day Options Support Worker
Day Options Support Workers provide direct support, focusing on Monday to Friday during business hours, to people with disability within our Day Options programme. Day Options support workers assist people with intellectual and multiple disabilities to;
- Increase their skills
- Discover new abilities
- Achieve their goals
- Access and participate in the community
To be a Day Options Support Worker, you must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a car & current drivers licence, first aid certificate (or a willingness to obtain one) and the ability to be a team player are essential. Previous related experience is desirable.
To apply, or for further information, contact Lynda Moran on 8709 0934 or email your resume to recruitment@dsa.org.au
DSA has is an EEO employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous, linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.
All applicants will be required to undergo a criminal history check and a working with children check.