Careers

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers. 

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role 
This permanent part-time position at Clayton involves providing assistance with activities of daily living and contributing to the development, implementation, and review of Individual Plans. The role supports three males and one female with behaviours of concern and epilepsy. As they value social interaction and light-hearted communication, the successful applicant will demonstrate excellent engagement skills and the ability to build rapport.

Please see below roster. Roster Split is 49:30/53:00

 
Key responsibilities: 
 

• Provide quality direct support to clients in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including their Individual Plan.
• Increase the clients skills through independence, personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community.
• Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for the clients
• Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate clients development of social networks and inclusion in community activities.

 
Skills & Experience
 

• Fantastic customer service skills with the willingness to learn and make a positive difference in lives of people with a disability.
• A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate.
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence and willingness to drive a company van.
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities.
• The ability to develop a positive relationship with clients and to support their Individual Personal Plan.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check; if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years. 

Benefits

• Work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing roster line with the ability to pick up extra shifts

 
How to Apply   

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position contact recruitment@lwb.org.au. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can contact recruitment@lwb.org.au . 

Applications close at midnight AEDT 4 December 2025.