25/03/2026
Disability Support Worker (Day Shift) – Experienced Required
📍 Location: New Norfolk, TAS
🏢 Organisation: Mountain Support Services (MSS)
📄 Position Type: Casual / Part-Time (Day Support)
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About Us.
Mountain Support Services (MSS) delivers high-quality, person-centred disability support focused on safety, consistency, and meaningful outcomes. We work with complex support needs and value experienced staff who can provide reliable, hands-on care in structured environments.
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About the Role.
We are seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 day support for a 19-year-old participant with ASD Level 3 (non-verbal) in New Norfolk.
This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role requiring strong experience in complex disability support and the ability to follow structured care plans.
The participant enjoys being outdoors and engaging in activities such as walking and hiking, so a support worker who is active and enjoys the outdoors would be highly suited to this role.
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Key Responsibilities.
• Provide 1:1 daily support in home and community settings
• Assist with personal care, including showering and hygiene support
• Support with continence care, including the use of incontinence pads
• Support communication, routines, and engagement
• Facilitate community access activities (e.g. walking, outdoor activities)
• Manage behavioural and sensory needs
• Follow care plans and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
• Provide reliable, consistent care (casual staff kept to a minimum)
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Essential Criteria (Must Have).
• Minimum 2+ years of disability support experience
• Proven experience with ASD Level 3 (non-verbal participants)
• English as a first language (or equivalent high-level fluency)
• Current Medication Administration Training
• Current Seizure Management Training
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) – TAS
• Relevant qualification (Cert III or IV in Disability / Individual Support)
• Strong hands-on experience in complex care environments
• Experience working with highly complex and significant needs
• Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
• Experience supporting sensory processing needs
• Experience managing verbal, physical, risky, or inappropriate behaviours
• Experience working within a capacity-building framework
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Personal Attributes.
• Calm, patient, and highly observant
• Reliable, consistent, and professional
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under the guardian direction and expectations
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Additional Requirements.
• Must be willing to attend a guardian interview
• Immediate start preferred
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How to Apply.
Please send the following to mychoice@mountainsupports.com.au
• Resume
• Short cover letter outlining relevant experience
• Driver’s licence
• Vehicle insurance
• WWVP card
• Any relevant certificates (including First Aid)
• Vehicle registration
