In-Demand Direct support worker Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Senior Pathway Worker
Sacred Heart Mission —St Kilda VIC
- $48.11 - $51.77 an hour
- Every weekend
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Case management
- Employee assistance program
11d
Lived Experience Worker
Eastern Health —Richmond VIC
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Disability Support Worker - Personal High Care
Marble Care —Preston VIC
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- In-person
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4d
Senior Disability Support Worker - Greek Speaking Preferred
Care Compatible Australia —Mentone VIC
- $40 - $47 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Travel reimbursement
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Personal Care Worker - Darebin
Baptcare —Bundoora VIC
- $34.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Referral program
12d
NDIS Support Worker Team Lead
Incluso Services Pty Ltd —Coburg VIC
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Lifestyle Lead
Benetas —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $42.96 - $45.89 an hour
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
Residential Youth Worker
MacKillop Family Services —Box Hill VIC
- $35.67 - $41.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Team Leader Austin St Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Villa Maria Catholic Homes —Alphington VIC
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Senior Social Support Worker
DPV Health —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- First Aid Certification
- Care plans
- Leadership
Social Worker
Australian-Filipino Community Services —Melbourne VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
Quick Apply
2d
Regular Giving Coordinator
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
10d
Flyer Distribution Manager
Home Crew —Melbourne VIC
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Recruiting
Quick Apply
14h
Female Youth Residential Support Worker
Ability Assist —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- Presentation skills
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Residential Care Coordinator
MacKillop Family Services —Preston VIC
- $63.13 - $65.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Patient Navigator
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $66,768.00 - $73,811.92 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
11d
Client Intake Officer
Cosy Home Care —Bundoora VIC
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
After Hours Active Rover
Ability Assist —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Manager
The GEO Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
12d
Customer Support Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services —Melbourne VIC
- On call
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills

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Senior Pathway Worker

Sacred Heart Mission -
St Kilda VIC

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Job Details

$48.11 - $51.77 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Management
Community Services
Supervising experience
Case management
Diploma
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Your future workplace:

Sacred Heart Mission is a vibrant community of people committed to ending homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our shared purpose and values guide everything we do. We celebrate individuality and create a workplace where everyone is supported to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

In this role, you will be based at the heart of our services, connecting with people who visit our Meals Program and Engagement Hub. Your day will involve offering assessments, providing advocacy and crisis support, making referrals, and sharing genuine, human conversations with those who walk through our door

Click here to download a copy of the Position Description

Your day‑to‑day

Lead daily hub operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and high‑quality participant support.
Supervise and mentor Pathways Workers, contractors and students, providing guidance, incident support and weekend leadership.
Oversee participant engagement: daily follow‑ups, accurate record‑keeping, brief case coordination, and smooth referral pathways.
Manage key operational tasks including reporting, rostering, payroll support, and compliance with safety, privacy and data requirements.
Participate in the on‑call roster, team meetings, service planning and continuous quality improvement activities.
Engage in regular supervision, training and professional development while contributing to a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

We are looking for someone

A minimum: Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Service or a related field.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership or management role, including supervising and supporting staff.
Experience working within homelessness, mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD), and/or broader community service settings.
Demonstrated experience providing professional supervision, coaching, and guidance to staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
A strong commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practice.
Able to demonstrate de-escalation and effective response tactics towards challenging behaviour and crisis situations.
The flexibility and availability to work a roster across Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with the following hours: Friday and Monday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

What you will bring:

A relevant qualification in community services (we’ll also consider Diploma‑qualified candidates with exceptional experience).
Confident, proven leadership - you know how to guide, support and energise a team.
A track record of delivering strong service outcomes and meeting targets.
Solid experience in case management and service coordination, ideally across homelessness, mental health, dual diagnosis or alcohol and other drugs.
Skill in helping participants navigate complex service systems and access the support they need.
The ability to stay calm, think clearly and respond safely when high‑risk or crisis situations arise.
Clear, compassionate communication — both written and verbal.
An understanding of trauma‑informed practice and how to apply it day‑to‑day.
A collaborative spirit, balanced with sound judgement and initiative when working independently.
A genuine connection to the values and mission of Sacred Heart Mission.

You can look forward to

Pay classification Social and Community Services Employee ($48.11 - $51.77 per hour, dependent on experience and qualification).
Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
Generous leave entitlements such as 17.5% leave loading, Christmas/ New Years 3 days ex gratia leave, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.
Access to in-house training and career development opportunities.
A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, clinical group reflective practice, Psychological First Aid, EAP, Community of Practice spaces.
Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.

Come and work with us!

To join our team, simply scroll down to apply with attached resume which outlines your experience and interest in the role.

For further information about the role, contact Rowena Mathers at [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 31 July 2026*

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace.

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.

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direct support worker jobs in melbourne, vic

Senior Pathway Worker

Lived Experience Worker

Disability Support Worker - Personal High Care

Senior Disability Support Worker - Greek Speaking Preferred

Personal Care Worker - Darebin

NDIS Support Worker Team Lead

Lifestyle Lead

Residential Youth Worker

Team Leader Austin St Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Senior Social Support Worker

Social Worker

Regular Giving Coordinator

Flyer Distribution Manager

Female Youth Residential Support Worker

Residential Care Coordinator

Patient Navigator

Client Intake Officer

After Hours Active Rover

Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Manager

Customer Support Engineer

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