• Casual Positions – Attractive hourly rate $30-$38 an hour 
•  Join a progressive, friendly, and supportive organisation
• Make a difference in your community

Discover DPV Health

DPV Health is a leading Healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Our professional staff deliver a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.

At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives. We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds.  DPV Health is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation; dedicated to the continued support for our LGBTIQ+ community.

A little about the role

DPV Health is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life, regardless of their ability. We deliver flexible services so we can be responsive to a person’s goals, needs and lifestyle!

We are looking for experienced casual Aged Care and Disability Support Workers to join our Centre-Based programs in Craigieburn, Meadow Heights, and Mill Park to:   

• Support people with disabilities to live independently and to achieve their personal goals.
• Developing and facilitating group programs that best suit the client’s needs and goals.
• Provide direct support for individuals during program delivery such as personal care, behavioural, physical, and social supports.
• Create a positive environment for all clients promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
• Provide quality services and outcomes, by the relationships formed between staff, the people we support, their families and representatives. 
• Providing emotional support by talking to clients about their needs and listening to their concerns.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• Certificate IV Disability/Aged Care or Individual Support, or currently working towards a relevant qualification
• Understanding of what is involved in working with people with a disability/mental health
• Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and families
• Excellent time management, problem solving, communication and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team to create a positive culture
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS Code of Conduct and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Mandatory

• COVID-19 Vaccinated
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• National Criminal History check
• Unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence
• Experience and ability to drive DPV Health Buses (11-seater)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Right to work in Australia

The DPV Health Way

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide discounted fitness and health insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.
• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customised content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. A $500 allowance is available per annum, pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Attractive casual loading and a variety of shifts on offer each week

Applicants must provide their resume as well as providing a brief statement addressing the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ outlined in the position description by the 30th June 2023. We will be scheduling interviews as applications come through. 

For further enquires contact: Brad Camerlengo – Program Manager Individualised Care & Social Support at [email protected].

For a copy of the position description please email [email protected], using the subject line: Disability / Aged Care Support Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply please visit our recruitment portal, via the Apply Now link.

DPV Health is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.  

We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #DiscoverDPVHealth.