Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Allied Health Location: Geelong Date Advertised: 17-MAR-25 Job Reference: DJCS/DSWWPCC Job Title: Disability Support Worker Business Unit: Division: Summary: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Disability Support Worker Support and manage a group of people in custody with confirmed or suspected cognitive disabilities. Join our growing Western Plains team and help reduce re-offending. Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support. Earn $ 75,817 – $93,275 per year plus super. Introducing Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) Western Plains is a new state-of-the-art, maximum-security correctional facility in the Barwon South West region. The staff here are dedicated to helping people in our care build the skills and self-confidence needed to make positive contributions to the community. Western Plains provides a secure and transformative environment that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. In addition to compelling clinical work, we offer:  flexible work options  mental health and wellbeing support  relocation allowances for eligible candidates  limited travel requirements, with most of your work carried out onsite.  What you will do  As a disability support worker at Western Plains, you will help the people in your care get the everyday assistance and guidance they need. You will work closely with staff, external services and disability programs – like the NDIS – to improve outcomes for people in custody. Put support plans into action and ensure they are working well. Help people in custody access disability services, both in prison and in the community. Collaborate with case managers, clinical staff and custodial teams to coordinate care. Assist with NDIS applications, appeals and planning meetings. Keep accurate records and contribute to staff training on disability support. A current Victorian driver's licence is required. Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in the field of allied health is highly desirable. Experience within the disability sector is desirable. To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.   For any questions not answered in the position description, reach out to our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.