Work that actually
means something.
Disability support work is one of the most important jobs in the world, and it is usually paid and treated like the least. We are trying to do it differently. Real shifts, proper pay, genuine respect, and a team that has your back.
Why work with Right Now Supports
What you actually get that most providers don't offer.
SCHADS Award, paid properly
Full SCHADS Award rates, penalty rates where they apply, super on top, and travel between shifts paid. No dodgy sham contracts, no underpayment games.
Consistent shifts, not scraps
You get a proper roster with regular participants you see every week. We do not send you five different two-hour shifts across three suburbs.
Training that's actually useful
Paid induction. Ongoing skills development. Specialist training for complex participants. You leave with qualifications you can use anywhere.
Backup when it gets hard
Support from a team leader on every shift. Debrief after tough ones. A director you can actually reach. You are never alone out there.
Room to grow
Team leader, senior support worker, coordinator, house manager. We promote internally first. Tell us what you want to learn and we build a path.
Your voice matters here
Small team, flat structure. If something needs to change, we hear about it and we act on it. Not through a five-layer feedback form that goes nowhere.
What we're looking for
We hire for attitude and train for skill. Here's what that looks like in practice.
We want you if…
- You turn up when you say you'll turn up. Reliability is the whole job.
- You treat every person you support like the capable adult they are.
- You can stay calm when things don't go to plan, and you know when to ask for help.
- You take initiative without needing to be told every step.
- You can write a clear shift note. No one is looking for Shakespeare, just clarity.
- You're genuinely curious about the people you support, not just ticking a shift.
- You're local to Melbourne's North, or happy to work here consistently.
Probably not a fit if…
- You're looking for a "just show up and scroll your phone" job.
- You treat documentation like it's optional.
- You want to work "around" people instead of "with" them.
- You can't commit to a consistent schedule.
- You think calling in sick with 30 minutes' notice is normal.
- You're uncomfortable around people with complex support needs.
- You see support work as a "stepping stone" and nothing more.
What you'll need
The non-negotiable checks every disability support worker has to have.
Compliance basics
If you don't have everything yet, that's okay. We can guide you through getting each one and most are free or reimbursed.
- Australian working rights
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply)
- Working With Children Check (for under-18 participants)
- National Police Check, current within 12 months
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module completed
- Full driver's licence and reliable car (strongly preferred)
- Two work or character references we can actually call
Qualifications & experience
None of these are strict requirements, but they help. We hire for attitude first, and train the rest.
- Cert III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or similar (a plus, not required)
- Experience supporting people with disability, mental health conditions, or complex needs
- Bachelor or diploma students in nursing, OT, social work, psychology, or related fields
- Lived experience, family experience, or informal caring experience
How our hiring works
Honest, fast, and respectful of your time. About 2 weeks from application to first shift.
Apply
Fill in the form below. CV is welcome but not required. Tell us about yourself in your own words.
Short phone chat
15 to 20 minutes. Not an interrogation. A conversation about your experience, what you're looking for, and what we offer.
Proper interview
60 minutes, in person or online. Scenario-based questions. You ask us as much as we ask you. References checked after.
Paid induction
Once compliance checks clear, you're booked into a paid induction week. Then you meet your participants and get rolling.
Apply to join the team
Fill this out and we'll be in touch within 3 business days. If you have a CV, even better. If not, your answers are what matter most.
Application received.
We read every single one personally. If you're a fit, we'll be in touch within 3 business days to set up a phone chat. Any questions in the meantime, email careers@rightnowsupport.com.