Indigenous/Aboriginal Support Worker – Disability & Mental Health
Meliora Life
Mitchelton, Brisbane QLD
Job Description
Indigenous/Aboriginal Support Worker – Disability & Mental Health | Mitchelton & Surrounds | Immediate Start
Employer: Meliora Life Australia Pty Ltd – Registered NDIS Provider (Queensland) Location: Mitchelton, Brisbane & surrounding areas Start Date: Immediate
Meliora Life Australia is a Queensland-based disability service provider committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe supports under the NDIS. We are urgently seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Support Worker with experience in disability support and mental health to join our team
About the Role:
Provide 1:1 support to NDIS participants with disability and psychosocial needs
Deliver culturally responsive care that recognises and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Assist clients with daily living, community access, and wellbeing activities.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, and allied health professionals
Key Requirements:
To perform this role, it is essential that the person identifies as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)
Demonstrated experience supporting people with disability and/or mental health conditions.
Cert IV in Disability/Mental Health recommended
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
First Aid & CPR certification.
Driver’s license, reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
What We Offer:
Immediate start.
Competitive hourly rate and ongoing shifts.
Supportive, culturally aware organization that values your knowledge and contribution
Opportunities for further training and career development.
Benefits & Perks
About Meliora Life
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