If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with AQA (part of Independence Australia Group) may be for you.
About us
AQA was established in 1987 by a group of people with quadriplegia who saw a need to improve access to information, support and employment opportunities for people who had sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) – particularly quadriplegia. Today AQA continues to provide individualised supports to people with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.
About the Role
We are seeking reliable and compassionate Support Workers to provide high-quality care to a client with complex needs based in the Balwyn area. This role offers stable evening shifts, flexible ad-hoc day work, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's quality of life.
Shifts on Offer
- Consistent Evening Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (9:45 PM – 11:45 PM)
- Additional Work: Ad-hoc day shifts available based on client needs.
What You Will Do
- Personal Care: Assist with showering, grooming, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Complex Care: Provide bowel and urinary care, including catheter management.
- Manual Handling: Safely manage transfers utilizing a ceiling hoist and other specialized mobility equipment.
- Community & Companionship: Accompany the client to social activities, shopping, and appointments.
- Safe Practice: Follow individual support and risk-management plans to deliver safe, respectful, and compliant care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Compassionate & Respectful: Committed to delivering people-centred care that respects the client’s privacy and independence.
- Experienced: Confident in complex care management, specifically bowel and urinary care.
- Competent in Manual Handling: Experienced in the safe use of mobility equipment, including ceiling hoists.
- Flexible & Adaptable: Able to tailor your support to the client's unique routines and preferences.
- Reliable: Punctual, with a current Australian driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle for travel to and from shifts.
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 AQA, including:
- Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
- Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.
- As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so you can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers.
Work with purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join the AQA team (part of Independence Australia) 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.
