Full-time | Supported Employment Services Award, Grade 5 Parental Leave Cover - 14 months Make a Real Impact! Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability? Are you looking for a workplace that values your contribution and supports your growth? Join cape group – where inclusion, purpose, and opportunity come together. About Us cape group is a newly formed brand resulting from the merger of Nadrasca and Brite, two NDIS registered providers with a combined 120 years in operation across the eastern and northern suburbs. Together, we provide a range of services for people with disability, including home and living supports, social and community participation activities, youth employment assistance, supported employment, and NDIS support coordination. At cape, we work hard to ensure that everyone we support can have their best day, every day. This means people feel awesome, welcome, connected, excited, and ready to achieve their goals – whatever that means for them. The Role We are looking for a Disability Support Worker to join our team on a maternity leave cover 14 month contract , with the potential for a permanent position as our team grows. You will be supported as you step into the role with a comprehensive one-on-one handover from our current Employment Coach, who will guide you before commencing maternity leave. As an Employment Coach , you’ll join our Employment Services Team to support people with disability in achieving their vocational goals. Reporting to the Employment Supports & Outcomes Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping our employees thrive in meaningful, supported employment. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll make a tangible impact every day. Key Responsibilities Employee Support & Development Provide day-to-day support to supported team members, including those requiring frequent prompting or behavioural supervision Assist employees in learning new skills and tasks Develop and review daily and weekly plans to help employees achieve their goals Complete daily progress notes and report concerns or achievements to the Employment Services team Advocate for supported team members and maintain clear professional boundaries Planning & Communication Share ideas and concepts in a way that is easily understood by employees and colleagues Assist supported team members in decision-making and planning Deliver an exceptional customer experience through active listening and responsive support Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to NDIS Practice Standards, cape policies, and relevant legislation Promote and implement safe work practices in line with OHS requirements Participate in risk management planning and incident reporting Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with colleagues across employment services, operations, and administration Contribute to a positive, professional, and inclusive team culture Support other duties as directed by the NDIS Employment & Training Lead, including transporting employees for work experience using cape’s minibus What You’ll Bring Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent (or equivalent) Experience in the disability sector – preferred Working knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards – desired Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation Excellent time management, planning, and administrative skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Current Victorian driver’s licence NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check (or willingness to apply) Why Join Us? At cape, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to inclusion and empowerment. Benefits include: Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year , reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ongoing professional development opportunities A supportive and inclusive team culture The opportunity to make a real difference every day How to Apply We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse groups. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. Click the Apply button to submit your application. Shortlisting and interviews will commence soon. We look forward to hearing from you!
