Disability Support Worker
- Provide person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed support to help participants build independence and achieve their goals.
- Support daily living skills, positive behaviour strategies, community participation and social inclusion.
- Maintain accurate progress records and build respectful, empowering relationships with participants.
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At Kirinari, we deliver person-centered, therapeutic supports that empower people with disability to live the life they choose.
We're seeking experienced Disability Support Workers who are passionate about building meaningful relationships, supporting independence, and helping participants achieve their goals.
Why This Role Is Different
You won't simply be completing tasks.
You'll be part of a therapeutic support model that focuses on:
Build Confidence and independence
Develop practical life skills
Strengthen Social Connections and Relationships
Exercise Choice, control and Self-determination
Achieve meaningful personal Goals
Live with dignity, respect and purpose
Every interaction is an opportunity to build capability, encourage growth, and create positive outcomes that matter.
About the Role
Using person-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach you will:
Support participants to develop independence and daily living skills
Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Promote choice, dignity and individual decision-making
Facilitate meaningful community participation and social inclusion
Support participants to work towards their individual goals and aspirations
Maintain accurate documentation and progress records
Success in this role is measured by the positive impact you make in someone's life, not simply the tasks you complete.
About You
You are someone who believes people are capable, not limited
You understand the quality support is about listening, encouraging, empowering and creating opportunities for people to thrive.
You'll bring:
A Genuine Passion for supporting others
Strong communications and relationship-building skills
Emotional Resilience and professionalism
A commitment to person-centered practice
A positive and solution-focused approach
An understanding of participant rights, dignity and inclusion
Essential Requirements
- Availability throughout December 2026 and January 2027
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current Driver Licence
- Australian working rights
Learn and Grow While Making an Impact
- Grow professionally. Make a meaningful difference
- Regular coaching and reflective practice
- Build your career while changing lives
- Positive Behaviour Support training
- Trauma-informed practice development
- Therapeutic support skill-building
- Flexible rosters with genuine work-life balance
Belong at Kirinari
We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you're passionate about supporting independence, creating opportunities, and improving lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close Wednesday 9th December 2026 at 5:00pm.
Due the high volume of applications, interviews may commence prior to closure.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.
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