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Flexible Disability Support Worker Jobs across Australia

Healthcare Australia (HCA) connects compassionate and skilled professionals with in-demand disability support worker jobs across the country. If you’re aiming to gain hands-on experience, increase your hours or build a long-term future in the care sector, HCA offers flexible opportunities that suit your goals.

Choose from casual, part-time or full-time roles in metro cities, regional communities and remote areas. We offer placements in private homes, supported independent living, day programs and community-based settings. Match up with work that reflects your strengths and values. From Melbourne to the NT, Brisbane to Bunbury, HCA makes it easier to become a disability support worker and build a rewarding career across Australia.

Your Role as a Disability Support Worker

Your responsibilities may also include:

  • Assisting with personal care and hygiene
  • Supporting mobility and use of assistive devices
  • Making meals and helping with nutrition
  • Providing transport to appointments or activities
  • Encouraging social participation and life skills
  • Following care plans and documenting client progress

Disability support work is dynamic, people-focused and incredibly rewarding — perfect for those looking to build a meaningful career in care. With Healthcare Australia, you’ll gain access to training and development that supports long-term growth in the sector and helps guide those exploring how to become a disability support worker.

Secure Competitive Disability Support Worker Pay Rates

HCA offers some of the most competitive pay in the disability support sector, with flexible shifts and fast weekly payments. Your salary as a disability support worker will vary depending on your experience, shift loadings, location and contract type, but HCA’s agency rates are often above award.

Here’s what you can expect:

Pay can differ across roles, including casual, full-time, and specialised support positions. Weekend, public holiday, and overnight shifts may attract higher rates, while high physical needs or mental health support roles often include additional allowances.

With HCA offering more than 1,500 shifts available daily across Australia, you can control your schedule and boost your income. Earn disability support worker salary rates that reflect your time, skills and commitment.

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How to Become a Disability Support Worker in Australia

If you’re compassionate, dependable and motivated to make a real difference, it’s easier than you think to become a disability support worker.

To work in this field, you’ll typically need:

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or a similar recognised qualification
  • Current police clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification
  • Proof of COVID-19 and flu vaccination status
  • Driver’s licence and reliable transport (for many community-based roles)

If you’re just starting out, HCA’s Registered Training Organisation offers accredited courses designed to give you practical skills, placement hours and industry-recognised certification. If you already hold the necessary qualifications, we can fast-track your onboarding and connect you with available jobs right away.

Upskill or Transition into Disability Support Care

If you’re considering how to become a disability support worker or looking to transition from another care role, HCA’s training and support services can help. Our nationally recognised qualifications are available online or in-person (depending on the course and location) and include practical placement components so you’re job-ready upon completion.

Training options include:

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • Ongoing workshops and refreshers to meet compliance and care standards

We make it easy to enter or re-enter the sector with the confidence and credentials employers are looking for.

International Applicants Welcome

HCA welcomes overseas-trained workers with relevant qualifications and the right to work in Australia. If you’re coming from abroad and want to work in disability support, we can help you navigate local requirements.

You’ll typically need:

A valid visa with work rights (e.g. Working Holiday, Skilled Migration, Employer-Sponsored Visa)

A qualification equivalent to the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Police check, vaccinations and English proficiency (IELTS or OET)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Our team can help you verify your credentials and match you with work that suits your availability and location.

Find Disability Support Work with HCA

Healthcare Australia offers one of the largest selections of disability support worker jobs across the country. With expert support and streamlined onboarding, you can start working sooner in a role that suits your schedule and career path.

Looking to become a disability support worker, add extra shifts or make a career move? We’ll connect you with opportunities that match your experience, location and availability.

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