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 a large NDIS provider 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
This role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to support the client in achieving their goals for independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Providing emotional support to clients experiencing mental health challenges
• Assisting clients with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks
• Implementing individualised care plans developed by healthcare professionals
• Monitoring client progress towards their goals and reporting any concerns or changes in behaviour, delivery of medication and behaviour management
• Teaching life skills and encouraging independence
• Maintaining professional documentation
• Accompanying participants to programs and medical appointment

About you

• Experience with restrictive practice
• Certificate Ill or IV in Mental Health/ Aged Care &/or Disability related course
• Experience with intellectual disability
• Valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, Working Visa, Drivers Licence, First Aid & CPR certifications

Why work with us
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

• Flexible work hours which is close to home.
• Access employee benefits to over 12000 personal and healthcare products from our social enterprise store.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
• Referral Bonus
• Service recognition awards
• Career development

Work with purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join us at Independence Australia Group to help thousands of Victorians 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, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.