Current Opportunities

Multiple Permanent Part-Time Opportunities | Noble Park

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for the opportunity to help establish a new home from the ground up?

We're preparing to open a brand-new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Noble Park and are seeking passionate, skilled Support Workers to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from day one, helping create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people with disability can build independence, develop skills, pursue their goals and live life on their own terms.

We're looking for people who genuinely value person-centred practice, understand the importance of choice and autonomy, and are committed to delivering high-quality support that makes a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Support participants with daily living activities, personal care, community participation and skill development.
• Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with participants, families and colleagues.
• Encourage and support participants to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
• Follow individual support plans, medication requirements and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and reporting requirements.
• Respond calmly and confidently to changing participant needs and situations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture.

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced Support Workers who:

• Have demonstrated experience supporting people with disability, including those with complex support needs.
• Understand and consistently apply person-centred and rights-based approaches.
• Value participant choice, dignity, safeguarding and self-determination.
• Build authentic, respectful relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Are reliable, adaptable and proactive in their approach to support.
• Bring a positive attitude, professional maturity and commitment to quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Working rights in Australia.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new SDA home from the beginning.
• Help shape the culture, routines and participant experience within a new service.
• Permanent part-time employment with a variety of shifts available.
• Ongoing training, development and support.
• Work alongside a team that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Access up to $18,500 in Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits.

Available Shifts

Weekdays

• 7:00am - 10:00am
• 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Weekends

• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Active Night

• 10:00pm - 7:00am

Multiple permanent part-time opportunities are available, with various shift combinations across weekdays, weekends and active nights.

We anticipate these positions commencing around October 2026. As this new service is dependent on participant onboarding and occupancy, exact start dates may vary.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We value diverse experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we're happy to work with you to support your participation.

2 Days Per Week | Dandenong | Meaningful Community Impact

Be the welcoming face of an organisation that's making a real difference.

At The Bridge, we support people with disability and people experiencing disadvantage to live the life they choose. We're looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our Head Office team and help create a positive, professional and welcoming experience for everyone who contacts us.

This is more than answering phones. Every day you'll support participants, families, carers and stakeholders to connect with the right people and services, often during important moments in their lives.

If you're someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join The Bridge?

• Meaningful work with a community-focused not-for-profit
• Access up to $18,500 Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits
• Supportive and welcoming team culture
• Additional day of leave during your birthday month
• Connect to a range of services with Sonder EAP including counselling, nutritional, medical and financial professionals
• Maintain your health and wellbeing with discounts to your private health insurance
• Stable part-time role with flexibility around finish times

About the role

You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, participants, families and stakeholders attending or contacting our Dandenong Head Office.

Working alongside our Reception & Administration Officer, you'll help keep the office running smoothly while delivering outstanding customer service and administrative support.

You'll be responsible for:

• Welcoming visitors and creating a positive first impression
• Managing incoming calls, emails and reception enquiries
• Supporting participants, families and carers with professionalism and empathy
• Directing enquiries to the appropriate staff member or team
• Receiving and distributing mail and deliveries
• Coordinating meeting rooms and visitor arrivals
• Completing data entry, filing, scanning and document preparation
• Maintaining reception and shared spaces to a professional standard
• Supporting the Administration team with day-to-day administrative tasks

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous reception, administration or customer service experience
• Enjoys interacting with a diverse range of people
• Communicates confidently and professionally, both in person and over the phone
• Stays calm and organised when juggling multiple tasks
• Has strong attention to detail and computer skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
• Wants a stable role and is looking to become part of a team for the long term

Experience in disability, community services, health, aged care or the not-for-profit sector would be highly regarded, but isn't essential.

The details

• Part-time position (2 days per week –Thursdays & Fridays)
• Located at our Dandenong Head Office
• Ideally provides reception coverage from9:00am to 5:00pm
• Some flexibility around finish times may be available for the right person
• This is anonsite role and cannot be performed from home due to reception and visitor support responsibilities

A workplace where everyone belongs

The Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from people with disability, neurodivergent people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people of all ages.

If you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we're happy to work with you to support your participation!

Ready to join us? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Ready to take the next step in your disability support career while staying connected to the work you love?

We're preparing to open a brand-new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Noble Park and are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Support Worker to help bring this exciting new service to life.

This is a unique opportunity to join from the beginning, helping shape a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where participants, families and staff can thrive. You'll continue providing direct support while also playing an important leadership role within the home, supporting colleagues, promoting best practice and helping build a strong team culture.

About the Role

As our Senior Support Worker, you'll remain hands-on in supporting participants while helping drive consistency, quality and positive outcomes across the home.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes choice, independence and dignity.
• Lead by example and model positive, respectful and inclusive practice.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support and mentoring to team members.
• Support consistency in service delivery and quality support practices.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, allied health professionals and colleagues.
• Support the implementation of participant goals, support plans and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Use sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Foster a collaborative team environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with disability in a person-centred environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership through their actions, attitude and approach.
• Enjoys mentoring, supporting and encouraging colleagues.
• Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively with a wide range of people.
• Can confidently make decisions, solve problems and take initiative.
• Understands safeguarding, participant rights and quality support practices.
• Is reliable, adaptable and solutions focused.
• Is passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for people with disability.

What's on Offer

• Part-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to help establish and shape a brand-new SDA home from day one.
• A dedicated administration day worked during office hours each Wednesday.
• Remaining hours worked in direct participant support, with flexibility across the week.
• Ongoing learning, development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Access to up to $18,500 tax-free through Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
• Supportive, values-driven and inclusive team culture.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We know that great teams are built by people with different experiences, strengths and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we're happy to work with you to ensure the experience is accessible and supportive.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the launch of a new home and help create a positive environment for both participants and staff.

If you're an experienced Support Worker who enjoys leading by example, supporting others to succeed and making a genuine difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Help shape a new home, a strong team culture and meaningful outcomes from day one.

About The Bridge

The Bridge Incorporated is a community-based not-for-profit supporting people with disability and other disadvantaged backgrounds across Melbourne's south-east and northern suburbs.

Through supported employment, we create opportunities for people to build skills, develop confidence and participate in meaningful work. Our focus is on inclusion, growth and creating workplaces where people can thrive.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to be part of something new from the very beginning.

The Bridge is preparing to open its first social enterprise café, located at 13 Daphne Street, Bellfield, and we're looking for a passionate Training & Support Officer to help bring it to life.

More than just a café, this new venture will provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in a supportive, inclusive and customer-focused hospitality environment.

Working alongside employees each day, you'll provide practical workplace training, coaching and support while helping create a positive café culture where people can learn, contribute and grow. You'll supervise work teams, support skill development and play an important role in helping employees achieve their individual workplace goals.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work alongside employees in day-to-day café operations, balancing customer service, teamwork and workplace development.

The café is expected to open in October, however we're open to discussing commencement dates as we prepare for launch.

Duties

• Supervise and support employees within a café and hospitality environment
• Deliver practical, on-the-job training tailored to different learning styles
• Support employees to develop hospitality, customer service and workplace skills
• Coach employees to build confidence, independence and work readiness
• Delegate tasks and support daily café operations
• Monitor workplace safety, food safety and quality standards
• Support employees to achieve individual goals and development outcomes
• Participate in employee reviews, performance discussions and workplace assessments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive environment
• Contribute to the successful launch and ongoing operation of the café

Skills & Experience

• Cert IV in Disability, Training & Assessment or approved equivalent
• Experience in supported employment, disability support or community services
• Vocational training, workplace coaching or mentoring experience
• Hospitality, café or food service experience highly regarded
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support people with diverse strengths, learning styles and support needs
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside employees throughout the day
• Passion for inclusion, skill development and creating meaningful opportunities for others

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another support role.

You'll have the opportunity to help shape a brand-new social enterprise from day one, creating meaningful employment pathways for people with disability while helping establish a café that becomes an important part of the local community.

If you're someone who enjoys practical, purpose-driven work and wants to see the impact of your support firsthand, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Up to $18,500 in not-for-profit salary packaging
• Competitive salary plus superannuation
• Extra day of leave during your birthday month
• Sonder EAP including counselling, nutrition, medical and financial support
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and values-driven team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to an exciting new social enterprise from the ground up

Join us as we launch The Bridge's first social enterprise café and help create meaningful employment opportunities that change lives.

About The Bridge

The Bridge Incorporated is a community-based not-for-profit supporting people with disability and other disadvantaged backgrounds across Melbourne's south-east and northern suburbs. Through supported employment, we create inclusive workplaces where people can develop skills, build confidence and participate meaningfully in employment.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to combine your hospitality expertise with meaningful people leadership.

Based in our café operation, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including food preparation, quality, safety and service delivery. At the same time, you'll provide on-the-job training, guidance and support to employees with disability working within the café.

Working closely with the Team Leader, you'll delegate kitchen tasks, build employee capability and support individuals to achieve their workplace goals while contributing to a positive and productive café environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time in the kitchen leading by example, working alongside employees and ensuring quality outcomes for both customers and staff.

Duties

• Coordinate daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Prepare and deliver quality meals and café products
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
• Delegate tasks and support workflow across the kitchen team
• Provide practical, on-the-job training and coaching
• Support employees with disability to develop workplace skills and confidence
• Contribute to employee goal setting, progress reviews and skill development
• Participate in Supported Wage System assessments and employment planning processes
• Monitor quality, productivity and workplace safety
• Work collaboratively with the Team Leader to achieve operational outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Commercial cooking experience in a café, hospitality or food service environment
• Relevant Cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience leading, training or mentoring others in a workplace setting
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, supportive approach
• Experience in disability, supported employment or community services is highly regarded but not essential
• Ability to balance operational demands with employee development and support

Culture

People enjoy working at The Bridge because the work is practical, inclusive and purpose led. Every day you'll see the impact of helping people develop skills, confidence and independence through real employment opportunities.

Benefits

• Up to $18,500 not-for-profit salary packaging
• Extra day of leave during your birthday month
• Sonder EAP, including counselling, nutrition, medical and financial support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference through meaningful employment

Inclusive Employment Consultant

The Bridge Incorporated is a community-based not-for-profit supporting people with disability and other disadvantaged backgrounds across Melbourne’s south-east and northern suburbs. We create inclusive pathways to meaningful employment.

About the Role

Join our Doveton team to deliver Inclusive Employment Australia support across the Monash region. You’ll help participants prepare for, find and maintain work through tailored coaching, practical job-search support and trusted relationships. Regular travel to Frankston and Koo Wee Rup is required.

Duties

• Support participants to identify goals and employment pathways
• Prepare participants for applications, interviews and workplace transitions
• Build trusted relationships and provide tailored coaching
• Connect participants with suitable employment opportunities
• Support participants to maintain work and navigate barriers

Skills & Experience

• Previous IEA or disability employment-services experience required
• Relevant Certificate III/IV or equivalent practical experience
• Strong relationship-building and participant communication skills
• Confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable travelling across Doveton, Frankston and Koo Wee Rup

Culture

People enjoy working at The Bridge because every conversation can create a stronger future. You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team that celebrates participant strengths, values different perspectives and gives you the tools to make a practical difference.

Benefits

• Up to $18,500 not-for-profit salary packaging
• Extra day of leave in your birthday month
• Sonder EAP: counselling, nutrition, medical and financial support
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing professional development support
• Opportunities to build skills across the organisation

How to Apply

Click APPLY and tell us about your IEA or disability employment-services experience, including the regions you have supported.