At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people with disabilities to live their best lives through meaningful connections.
- Company: Hearth, a purpose-driven organisation focused on compassionate care.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, tailored training, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Empathy, communication skills, and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Studying a health-related discipline and looking for casual employment that will support your learning and development? At Hearth, we're driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to support people with disability to live their best lives, with services built on genuine understanding, high-quality care, and a commitment to long‐term, sustainable support.
Joining Hearth means becoming part of a purpose‐led organization that values compassion, professionalism, continuous learning, and real collaboration. Whether you're supporting participants directly or contributing your expertise behind the scenes, your work will make a tangible difference in people's everyday lives.
You may be a current student or graduate! If you're passionate about meaningful work and want the flexibility that Support Work provides you, with a potential pathway to permanent employment.
At Hearth we match you to participants based on your skillset, preferences and interest and along with the current needs of our participants.
We're seeking support workers who are:
- Empathetic and open-minded
- Highly professional
- Reliable and proactive
- Great communicators and team players
Why Hearth?
- Consistent shifts (2–8+ hours) across mornings, days, evenings & overnights
- Award base rates and attractive overtime and weekend loadings (Schads)
- Tailored training and dedicated Relationship Managers
- Genuine connections with participants
- Career growth opportunities at Head Office level
What you'll need:
- A valid driver's licence and insured vehicle
- Rights to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children's Check (or willingness to obtain)
- A passion for inclusion and supporting people to live their best lives
Desirable but not essential if you have:
- Cert III/IV or relevant experience
- Lived experience with disability
- Special interests or skills to help us match you with the right participant
We value diversity and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, lived experience and applicants from all cultural backgrounds to apply.
Founded in 2017 through the lived experience of our founder Justin and his son, Hearth has grown into a registered and audited NDIS provider delivering Support Work, Allied Health, Positive Behaviour Support, and Supported Independent Living across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
We take a fresh, innovative approach to disability support—one defined by participant‐centred care, meaningful relationships, and a holistic team model that brings together support workers, clinicians, families, and partners to enable each person's goals.
Our signature features, such as dedicated Relationship Managers and a rigorous matching and training model, help ensure a personalized and empowering experience for every participant.
Casual Support Workers - Melbourne Suburbs employer: Hearth Australia
Hearth is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the disability support sector. With a strong commitment to fostering a positive work culture, Hearth offers ample opportunities for professional growth and encourages innovation in service delivery. Located in a supportive environment, employees can expect to engage in rewarding initiatives that enhance both their careers and the lives of those they serve.
