Residents: Approx. 65 live-in residents
Shifts: Day / afternoon / nights + sleepover shifts
Accommodation: Optional long-term, ongoing free on-site accommodation (subject to suitability, availability, and separate terms)
Visa: Sponsorship may be considered for eligible candidates (including employer-sponsored pathways that may transition to PR, where eligible)

Company descriptionWe specialise in Supported Residential Services (SRS) providing residential care for both the disability community and the aged care community. We’ve been operating for almost 129 years and care for 100+ residents across two sites. We’re seeking someone passionate, caring, and ethical, with a strong work ethic and flexibility—someone who can become a core team member long-term.

Job descriptionWe are hiring for Brunswick. This is a hands-on role supporting vulnerable residents with daily living and personal care, helping maintain a safe and respectful home environment, and supporting community access where required.

This role requires compassion, patience, strong judgement, and consistent professionalism.

Must have

• Experience working with people with disability, including clients with cognitive/intellectual disability and/or psychosocial disability (mental health support needs)
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support / Disability (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date First Aid & CPR and Food Safety / Food Handling
• Highly skilled in everyday support tasks including cleaning, personal hygiene, cooking, supervision
• Full driver licence and a good driving record (resident transport is part of the role)
• Ability to work sleepover shifts
• Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and flexibility
• A genuine commitment to delivering a safe, respectful, person-centred experience

You will be responsible for

• Supporting a large number of live-in residents in a warm residential facility
• Personal care support (hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility support as required)
• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning, tidying, and laundry
• Medication support/supervision (as authorised and within scope/policy)
• Supporting residents to follow their care plans and daily routines
• Providing transport to appointments/outings and assisting with community access when required
• Completing accurate shift notes, handovers, and incident documentation

Ethics, safeguarding and compliance (audit-ready)

This is a position of trust. You must consistently demonstrate:

• Strong duty of care, resident dignity, privacy, and respectful communication
• Clear professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Accurate documentation and honest reporting
• A zero-tolerance approach to neglect, abuse, exploitation, harassment/bullying, and unsafe practice
• Confidence to identify risks, escalate concerns immediately, and follow incident reporting procedures (safety first—always)

Ability to commute / relocate

Brunswick VIC 3056: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (preferred)

Preferred experience / certifications

• Disability support experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Full Driver Licence (preferred)
• Certificate III (preferred)