At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people with disabilities to live their best lives through compassionate care.
- Company: Hearth, a purpose-driven organisation focused on meaningful support.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, tailored training, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible work hours.
- Qualifications: Empathy, communication skills, and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 22 $ per hour.
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 support, and a commitment to long‑term, sustainable support.
Do work that matters! Joining Hearth means becoming part of a purpose‑led organisation 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 lives.
You may be an experienced Disability Support Worker, a university student, part‑timer looking for more hours, or a nurse looking for a sea change. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and want the flexibility that Support Work provides you, with the ability to make a difference to the way people live, please apply.
At Hearth, we match you to participants based on your skillset, preferences and interest 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
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
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, individuals with lived experience, and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Founded in 2017 through the lived experience of our founder, Justin, and his son, Hearth is a registered and audited NDIS provider delivering Support Work, Allied Health, Positive Behaviour Support, and Supported Independent Living services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. At Hearth, we believe meaningful relationships create meaningful outcomes. Through our dedicated Relationship Managers, ongoing training and development, and collaborative team approach, we support both our participants and our employees to thrive. Our person‑centred model brings together support workers, clinicians, families, and community partners to deliver tailored, empowering support that helps people achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Disability Support Workers – Hawthorn in Melbourne employer: Hearth Support Services
Hearth Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises quality, safety, and compliance in the disability support sector. Located in Glen Iris, our supportive and dynamic team environment fosters ongoing training and development, ensuring that employees can grow and thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our participants. Join us to be part of a culture that values accountability and excellence, where your contributions directly enhance the quality of care we provide.
