Disability Support Worker
- Provide hands-on daily support and personal care to participants with complex needs.
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and manage behavioural escalations.
- Encourage participation in community and independent-living activities.
Job Description
Disability Support Workers & Team Leader Complex Behavioural (High Pay Rewards)
Location: Coburg, VIC
Employer: Thoughts Australia Pty Ltd
Job Type: CasualPay Rate
Higher pay rates apply for complex behavioural and mental health support roles.
Team Leader: $48-$50
Disability support worker: $40-$44About Us
Thoughts Australia is a trusted NDIS-registered provider delivering quality disability and mental health supports across Victoria.
We specialise in supporting participants with complex behavioural and psychosocial needs, ensuring each person receives consistent, trauma-informed, and person-centred care.Our team is compassionate, professional, and dedicated to empowering participants to live safer, more independent, and fulfilling lives.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and confident Disability Support Workers in Coburg (VIC) to support participants with complex behaviours and mental health diagnoses.
You will be working closely with clinicians, behaviour support practitioners, and support coordinators to implement care plans that prioritise safety, dignity, and wellbeing.Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on daily support and personal care to participants with complex needsImplement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies in a calm, professional manner
Manage behavioural escalations with empathy and de-escalation techniques
Support participants with medication prompts, emotional regulation, and daily routines
Encourage participation in community, therapy, and independent-living activities
Maintain clear and accurate documentation (shift notes, incident reports, etc.)
Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary and clinical team
What We Offer
High hourly pay + penalties for weekends, nights, and public holidaysOpportunities for ongoing training and upskilling in complex care and PBS
Supportive management and 24/7 on-call assistance
Flexible rostering (day, afternoon and sleepover shifts available)
A caring, inclusive, and professional work culture where staff are valued
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in behavioural or mental health supportCertificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or Mental Health (or equivalent)
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Valid Driver's Licence and reliable transport
Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and emotional resilience
Highly Regarded
Experience in restrictive practice safeguards and PBS plan implementationTraining in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or mental health first aid
Experience supporting participants with complex diagnoses
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