Community Access Worker (Disability Support Worker)
Job details
Title: Community Access Worker.
Position: Casual.
Pay scale: SCHADS Award Level 2 (starting at $43.23 per hour).
Location: Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas.
Work for a more inclusive community and empower people with disabilities – join the Interchange Gippsland team!
Are you an experienced disability support worker interested in using your qualifications and skills to support people with disabilities to achieve their goals?
Are you located in Latrobe Valley or surrounding areas and looking for casual work?
If this sounds like you, apply now!
The role
Interchange Gippsland provides a range of different support services to meet the needs of participants and their families.
As a Community Access Worker (“CAW”) you will assist and support participants to work towards achieving their goals, and promote independence, empowerment and choice through person-centred practice. CAWs support participants to engage with the broader community and enhance their access to new experiences and opportunities. CAWs are responsible for the day to day running of group and/or individual activities for people with disabilities. The role includes a mix of group shifts and 1:1 shifts.
We are looking for someone who has:
direct disability support experience, and
experience with 1:1 shifts.
You would be a particularly great fit for the role if you've got broad availability on weekends and/or weekdays, particularly after 3:00pm.
Why join us?
Interchange Gippsland is a reputable registered NDIS provider that has been operating for nearly 40 years.
Rewarding position - see the positive impact of your work on the lives of people with disabilities.
Work with an amazing team of experienced, knowledgeable and welcoming CAWs.
Salary packaging benefits - take home more pre-tax pay.
Portable Long Service Leave Scheme - bring and take your accrued long service leave with you.
Flexible work arrangements.
Ongoing training and development.
Professional practice supervision.
Support of experienced coordination and administration teams.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!
The requirements:
General:
Our CAWs are driven by our organisation’s values-based approach to provide quality services to participants and their families. CAW possesses effective communication skills, teamwork skills, critical problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills.
Mandatory Requirements:
Minimum Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a similar qualification.
Current Level II First Aid certificate.
Current CPR certificate.
Current Drivers Licence.
Victorian Working with Children Check (this can be obtained once you’re the successful candidate).
NDIS Worker Screening Check (this can be obtained once you’re the successful candidate).
Further information:
For further information you can email or phone Eve Phyland (Human Resources) on 1300 736 765.
Please note: we are looking to recruit our new team member ASAP and may be arranging interviews immediately.
All candidates interested in being considered for this exciting role, note that Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Child Safe’ organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening per the “mandatory requirements”, above.
How to apply:
Please apply on our website: www.icg.asn.au > Get Involved > Careers > Community Access Worker in Latrobe Valley.
For further information you can email or phone Eve Phyland, Human Resources Development Officer, on 1300 736 765.
Applications close at midnight 25 June 2026.
