At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in a community setting, fostering genuine connections.
- Company: Corella Place, a supportive residential facility in Ararat, Victoria.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, flexible shifts, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Engage in real conversations and build genuine relationships with participants.
- Why this job: Join a team that values warmth, respect, and person-centred support.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in disability or relevant qualification; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
People with disability are seriously over-represented in Australia's justice system — making up around 29% of the prison population, despite being only about 18% of the wider community (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018).
Behind that number are real, complex people who've often been let down by systems long before they ever ended up here.
That's exactly why this role matters — and why we need the right people doing it.
Disability Support Workers Wanted — Corella Place, Ararat
We're recruiting support workers for Corella Place, a supported residential facility in Ararat, Victoria.
Corella Place isn't a prison — it's part of Victoria's Post Sentence Scheme, supporting a specific cohort of residents living under Supervision Orders in the community, with strict conditions, treatment requirements and high levels of oversight from Corrections and the Post Sentence Authority.
We recommend you reading more about Corella Place before applying.
Most shifts are based on site at Corella Place, though some may involve community-based support with participants who've been approved for community access under the conditions of their Supervision Order.
Because of the nature of this cohort, we need workers who can genuinely hold this — people who bring warmth, respect and person-centred support, while keeping clear professional boundaries at all times, whether on-site or out in the community.
This work isn't for everyone, and that's completely okay. Please read about Corella Place before applying — if after that you're still keen, we'd love to hear from you.
We want workers who can actually show up for people — not just in the support sense, but in the real, human, what-did-you-think-of-the-footy-last-night sense.
If you can hold a genuine conversation about the footy, get excited about a road trip, talk cars, fire up a barbie, or just have a proper yarn over a cup of tea, we want to hear from you.
Our participants want people who are genuinely interested in life and the things they love.
If that's you, you'll fit right in.
- What we need from you
- Minimum 2 years' experience in disability, or a relevant qualification (or currently studying)
- Genuine willingness and comfort supporting clients within a post-sentence supervision setting
- Full driver's licence and comprehensive car insurance (only relevant for community shifts)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Up-to-date COVID vaccination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries and follow site safety and supervision protocols at all times
Disability Support Workers Wanted — Corella Place, Ararat employer: Step Up Support Services
At Step Up Supports, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both our clients and our staff. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and humour, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. With comprehensive training and a supportive team environment, you’ll not only make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve but also enjoy a fulfilling career in the heart of the community.
