About Opendoor

Opendoor is a community-driven not-for-profit empowering individuals with services, support, programs, and opportunities that improve lives.

Since 1986, we have supported vulnerable people, regardless of age, race, ability, or situation, through guidance, skill development, and fostering independence.

At Opendoor, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities. Each year, we help thousands of people across Australia through practical, person-centred programs spanning employment, training, disability support, youth, allied health and social enterprise.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our NDIS Services team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred support to people with disability in their homes and communities, helping them build independence, develop daily living skills, participate in meaningful activities, and work towards their individual goals.

Every day is different. You will support participants to live life on their terms, while building respectful relationships and making a genuine difference to their wellbeing, confidence and quality of life.

You’ll be Responsible for:

• Providing person-centred active supports aligned to participant needs, goals and support plans
• Supporting participants to engage in social, community, learning, employment or daily living activities
• Encouraging participants to build independence, practice existing skills and develop new skills
• Promoting participant choice, dignity, respect, inclusion, empowerment and confidentiality
• Building positive and respectful relationships with participants, families and carers
• Maintaining accurate and confidential participant records, documentation and electronic file notes
• Reporting hazards, incidents, risks or concerns through appropriate channels
• Working flexibly across a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends where required
• Contributing to safe, respectful and high-quality service delivery in line with Opendoor and NDIS requirements

About You

You are caring, patient and professional, with a genuine commitment to supporting people with disability to live meaningful and self-directed lives.

You bring empathy, reliability and sound judgement, and you are confident working independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate concerns. You value dignity, choice and inclusion, and you are motivated by making a positive difference every day.

You will bring:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within the scope of the role
• Experience in person-centred practice and supporting people to make their own choices
• Knowledge of the principles of the NDIS and NDIS Code of Conduct
• Clear, respectful and inclusive communication skills
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality participant support

Bonus points if you have:

• Certificate IV in Disability or higher qualification in an industry-related field
• Experience providing in-home or community-based supports to people with disability
• Experience supporting participants with diverse needs, goals and communication styles

Why Join Opendoor?

• Meaningful work - support people with disability to achieve their goals and participate in their communities
• Values-driven - where dignity, choice, inclusion and respect guide everything we do
• Flexible and rewarding - enjoy varied work supporting participants in real-life settings
• Supportive - work with a team committed to safe, person-centred and high-quality practice
• Rewarding - with access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Purpose-led - your work directly contributes to improving lives and strengthening communities

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.

For questions, please contact Melissa Paterson on ********@opendoor.org.au

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.

Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Child Safety

Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable, and other relevant pre-employment screening.