• DSW role strong client focus making a difference to people with disability
• Positions based in Mt Waverley
• Great culture fun, friendly team varied role  
• Competitive salary and NFP Salary Packaging benefits  

About the role

The Gateways program provides community-based respite programs that support people of all ages and abilities to achieve their goals.  We currently have a vacancy for Disability Support Workers at our Mt Waverley program.  

As a DSW in the Gateways program you will arrange with activities ie cooking, painting, or games, engage clients in community programs, and assist personal care to ensure programs are efficient and client focused and meet the needs of the participants.     

• These positions are part time - Monday to Friday 
• Flexibility is required these positions are based in Mt Waverley
• You will require a current full Victoria Driver’s license for this role.  
• Flexible hours start time are 8.00, 8.30 or 9am and finish times are 3pm, 3:30, or 4.00. 

About you

To be successful in the Disability Support Worker Gateways position you will be an experienced DSW who enjoys variety, you will be adept at arranging engaging activities ensuring client goals are met, taking clients to programs in the community and spending time one on one when required.   You will support the team to ensure a strong client focus.  

• Certificate IV in Disability Support
• Experience working with clients with significant and diverse disabilities
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships
• Excellent ability to respond and resolve issues/ concerns for clients
• Outstanding time management skills, with ability to prioritise competing demands
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• A valid Working with Children’s Check
• Current full Victorian Drivers Licence – mandatory
• Ability to drive a minibus or willingness to learn

If you have the skills and experience required for this role and flexibility required we would love to hear from you.  Apply NOW.  You will be joining a supportive friendly team.   This role offers a generous salary and NFP salary packaging is available.  

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disability and the community. 

About us

As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.