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 and 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

Do you love shopping and cooking! We would love to hear from you.

As a Disability Support Worker working in the Metro Adelaide area, you will be dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in your local community. We are looking for candidates with experience in the Disability industry who are eager to make a difference and help the people we support live their best lives.

You will be joining our Lifestyles team and will be required to provide transportation in your own vehicle, so a valid Australian driver's licence and your own registered and insured vehicle are a requirement. Shifts will range from day work 9am – 7pm with short, split shifts and weekends.

At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients in line with their support needs, preferences, individual support plans and funding. Participate in community activities and encourage clients to perform daily living tasks
• Establish meaningful relationships with clients, their families, supporters and advocates to work towards positive outcomes for clients.
• Complete documentation and reporting requirements, including completing case notes, documenting incidents and any other requirements of the role.
• Commitment to work short, split shifts and weekends.

Skills & Experience

• Proactive and energetic approach to providing support
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check, and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability
• Work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Casual hourly rate starting at $45.27
• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefits

 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 Kristina Kubel at recruitment@lwb.org.au.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close midnight Tuesday, 29^th September 2026.