Job Description

Apply for a Disability Support Worker SIL part-time role in Mooroolbark VIC with Melba Support Services. Human-rights focused organisation, flexible shifts, $66k–$69k salary range.

Disability Support Worker – SIL – Part-Time – Mooroolbark VIC

Melba Support Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated Disability Support Worker to join its Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Mooroolbark, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC. This part-time opportunity offers meaningful work supporting people with disability to live independent, fulfilling lives of their choice, within a values-driven, human-rights focused organisation.

With a salary range of $66,000 – $69,000 per annum (pro rata) and flexible shift options including weekends and active nights, this Disability Support Worker role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusion, dignity, and person-centred support.

About Melba Support Services

For over 50 years, Melba Support Services has been a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting people with disability across Victoria. Melba is firmly grounded in human rights, independence, and choice, empowering individuals to live lives that reflect what they value most.

Melba is proud to be the winner of the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality. Every team member is committed to The Melba Way Charter, which promotes safety, respect, inclusion, and zero tolerance toward violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

About the Disability Support Worker (SIL) Role

As a Disability Support Worker in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting, you will work closely with individuals to understand their unique goals, preferences, and communication needs. Your role will be directed by the person supported, ensuring their rights, autonomy, and choices are always respected.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals to understand and support their personal goals and preferences
• Deliver supports in line with Person Centred Active Support principles
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, hygiene, morning and evening routines
• Support household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and laundry
• Facilitate participation in social, recreational, work, and educational activities
• Support individuals with complex communication needs, including alternative communication systems
• Administer medication and provide health-related supports (within scope and training)
• Advocate for personal choice, independence, and community inclusion
• Maintain accurate, legible records and report concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with families, natural supports, and external service providers when required
• Actively participate in training, supervision, team meetings, and reflective practice

This Disability Support Worker SIL role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

To succeed as a Disability Support Worker, you will bring a positive, flexible, and resilient mindset, along with a genuine commitment to supporting people with disability.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Disability (desirable but not mandatory)
• Experience or willingness to learn personal care support across all areas of daily life
• Strong commitment to inclusion and community participation
• Ability to build relationships with individuals, families, and community members
• Excellent communication, language, and literacy skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience or willingness to work with people with complex support and communication needs
• Emotional resilience and ability to adapt to challenges

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants for this Disability Support Worker position must have or be willing to obtain:

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to work flexible shifts (including weekends and active nights)
• Compliance with OHS&W policies, procedures, and legislation
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks and mandatory training

Melba Support Services can assist eligible applicants with obtaining required checks where needed.

Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHS&W)

Melba is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. All Disability Support Workers are expected to:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others
• Follow safe systems of work
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses
• Contribute to a positive OHS&W culture
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures

Inclusion and Diversity at Melba

Melba Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength of a diverse workforce. Applications are strongly encouraged from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Melba is committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. As a child-safe organisation, Melba ensures the safety, wellbeing, and protection of children is always a priority.

Why Join Melba Support Services?

• Human-rights focused, values-based organisation
• Award-winning service quality
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Opportunity to create real, lasting impact in people’s lives