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Disability Support Worker – Ballarat Social Connections (Day Program)

This is a fixed-term, part-time role in Social Connections (Day Program), covering parental leave from July to December 2026.

Position Details 

• Position: Disability Support Worker
• Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time
• Location: Scope Ballarat Social Connections (Ballarat Central, VIC 3350)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
• Fixed Term Duration: July 2026 to December 2026

About You 

• Supporting adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities who attend our Scope day program
• Engaging clients in individualised and group programs, hobbies, and interests
• Activities may include walks and exercise programs, music, art and crafts, sports, games, or following the client’s lead
• Providing personal care respectfully, when and where required
• Building capacity to maintain and enhance clients’ independence and community participation
• Promoting choice and control using person-centred, active support practices
• Following behavioural support plans and NDIS care plans
• Being a positive role model with an engaging and enthusiastic approach

Position Description:  Disability Support Worker.pdf

To recognise the contribution, you make to the lives of our customer, we offer a competitive remuneration package that includes options for: 

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary) 
• Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement) 
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues) 

Please note: an offer of employment is conditional on meeting the following requirements: a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and current First Aid and CPR certification. An International Police Check(s) is required if you’ve lived/worked overseas for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

About Scope  

Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW. 

We pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia. 

Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs. 

We ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support. 

View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights. 

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email careers@scopeaust.org.au 

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.