" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSupport Worker - South Melbourne\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27631\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27632\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27633\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27634\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 27/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing training and support to increase your skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with purpose in a positive, inclusive social enterprise team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples\u0026rsquo; lives, then a career with IAG may be for you.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in life and the community, regardless of ability.\u0026nbsp; Our aim is to improve the quality of life and provide access to products, resources and support to allow people to make choices to enhance their well-being and lifestyle, whether it\u0026rsquo;s in their own home, local community or in our residential facilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking a kind, patient, and empathetic Support Worker to provide high-quality care and assistance to a client with complex support needs based in South Melbourne.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This position is ideal for someone seeking consistent sleepover shifts, with regular ongoing opportunities on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, working approximately 3:00pm to 9:00am (including an overnight sleepover component).\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To support a successful introduction to the client and their routines, shifts may initially commence with shorter hours before gradually building to the full sleepover schedule.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will play an important role in supporting the client\u0027s daily living activities, personal care, wellbeing, and independence while providing compassionate, person-centred support in a safe and respectful manner.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompassionate, respectful, and committed to client-centred care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible and adaptable to support the clients\u0027 personal preferences, privacy, and independence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with complex and behaviours of concern\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with complex behaviours, with a willingness to learn the customer\u0026rsquo;s communication style, routines and triggers. Behaviour Support training and guidance will be provided.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable, with a current driver\u0026rsquo;s license and comfortable driving\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy work with us\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eAs a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at AQA, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAs a social enterprise, we aren\u0026rsquo;t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so you can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWork with purpose\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people\u0026rsquo;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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Centric: \u003c/strong\u003eEnsuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValued People\u003c/strong\u003e: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Organisation\u003c/strong\u003e: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrive for Excellence:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples\u0026rsquo; lives, APPLY NOW.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Diversity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"920393\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "