About us
Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.
As a social enterprise, we redistribute the surplus funds generated through the sale of over 12,000 healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment into programs that support people living with a disability. We are one of Victoria's largest NDIS providers of specialist disability in-home and community supports, offering a unique combination of core supports and consumables to NDIS participants. To read more about us, visit independenceaustralia.com.au.

About the role

• Competitive hourly rate, ranging from $38.88 - $39.71 depending on experience +11.5% SUPER
• Providing person-centred support for participants with high levels of complexity
• Review the care plan with relevant parties at least twice a year or at a time agreed upon by the client representative(s).
• Foster and sustain professional relationships with the client's representative(s) and family as a whole.
• Weekly 1:1 with participants to maintain the channels of communication
• Prepare support worker rosters in advance, ensure they are displayed at each site, and upload them into the Carelink system
• Undertake coaching, mentoring, and supervisions / performance management for staff as required
• Direct morning support including, personal care, medication administration, meal assistance, bowel care, and manual handling.

About you

• Experience providing diverse care to vulnerable individuals within the Disability Sector
• Hold a Certificate IV in Aged Care/Disability or Community Services and updated level 2 First Aid
• Experience in leading and supervising a team of support workers in SIL homes.
• Experience working with individuals with Cerebral palsy, Frontal lobe and Spina bifida highly regarded
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of funding NDIS
• Experience in developing and implementing individualized Care/ Support Plans
• Holds a valid NDIS screening check and Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Why work with us

• As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers
• Access employee discounts on thousands of personal and healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment from our social enterprise store
• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income
• Family friendly parental leave of up to 6-weeks paid leave
• Free Covid-19 and flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend to work at IAG and receive a referral bonus of up to $1,200

Work with Purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join the Independence Australia Group team to help thousands of Australians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect, and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

• Customer Centric: Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
• One Organisation: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity
Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.