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Residential Care Officer

Date Posted: Sep 14, 2025
Yearly: $ 60,900 - $ 80,000

Job Detail

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    Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
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    Shift: Full time
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    Career Level: Experienced Professional
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    Positions: 2
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    Experience: 1 Year
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Degree: Bachelors
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    Posted: 83d+ ago
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    Job Post Expired: Oct 14, 2025

Job Description

At NSW Disability Care Pty Ltd, we are a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and independence. We believe in delivering personalized, holistic care that fosters growth, connection, and lifelong opportunity.”

 

About the Role

We are seeking residential care officers with a genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities who have a range of support needs in community-based residential settings across Melbourne.

You will play a key role in helping our participants achieve their goals, develop life skills, and participate in daily and recreational activities. Shifts are available across a rotating 7-day roster (mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, and active nights), offering both flexibility and consistency.

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement person-centered care and support plans.
  • Monitor participants’ health and emotional well-being, reporting concerns.
  • Organize and facilitate social, recreational, and community activities.
  • Promote and support independence in daily tasks (cooking, hygiene, mobility).
  • Maintain documentation and incident reports accurately.
  • Collaborate with families, coordinators, and allied health professionals.
  • Maintain a safe and respectful home environment.
  • Comply with NDIS Practice Standards.

 

Minimum Requirements
  • Current and valid Driver’s license
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • National Police Check (within 12 months)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You
  • NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Certificate III or higher in Disability/Individual Support/Aged Care
  • Manual Handling Training
  • COVID-19 Double Vaccination
  • Right to Work in Australia
Schedule
  • Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night/Sleepover shifts
  • Monday–Sunday rotating roster
  • Includes weekends & public holidays
Supplementary Pay
  • Penalty rates (applicable for weekends, nights, and public holidays)

Benefits

  • Purpose-driven organisation focused on inclusion and empowerment
  • Supportive team culture with 24/7 management & clinical support
  • Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Salary packaging options

Company Overview


“At NSW Disability Care Pty Ltd, we are a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and independence. We believe in delivering personalized, holistic care that fosters growth, connection, and... Read More

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