Make a difference with a job in disability support services
If you’re looking to make a difference, we’re looking for someone like you.
We’d like to see what you can do
At Northcott our people are the heart of everything that we do, so that they can best deliver for our customers in supporting them to live the life that they choose. Find out more about how you can join our team and why Northcott is a great place to work.
As a leading disability service provider, we offer great opportunities and fantastic above-award benefits.
We are champions of diversity and are proud of our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and disability inclusion.
Before you put in your application make sure you have a look at our tips and advice on how to make your pitch even better.
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“The most fulfilling thing about my role is helping customers improve their lives, by helping them become fitter, healthier and happier. I also like supporting customers to get a job, pass their driver license or simply just have a good day out with Northcott.”
“I love how person-centred and family-orientated Northcott is. In my role, each day brings something different. I love seeing my team achieve goals…and seeing our customers living their best lives.”
“I love my job as a Northcott Disability Support Worker. I’ve worked here for two years. The most fulfilling aspect is the collaboration and team work. We all share the same vision and are dedicated to Northcott’s mission and purpose.”
Career FAQ
In 2013 the Australian government launched the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the independent statutory agency whose role is to implement the scheme. The scheme provides funding to support people with disability to live their life with choice and control.
Northcott is a registered disability service provider, we provide disability support to children and adults with disability, their family and carers.
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) supports over half a million Australians and is rapidly growing with more and more job opportunities. Being part of industry means you are contributing to creating an inclusive Australia for children and adults of all abilities.
As an inclusive workplace we support our team with flexible working arrangements, like part time, full time or casual employment, workplace adjustments, individual support, ongoing training, support with study commitments, further job opportunities, access to training resources as well as opportunities to further your education and undertake a certificate iii, certificate iv or university courses to further your education.
All NDIS providers will require you to complete an NDIS worker check as a minimum. Depending on the role you are interested in, there may be specific requirements including qualifications, skills and experience. Your passion and commitment to inclusion and supporting people with disability is also crucial to your success in any role.
We have employment opportunities in full time, part time and casual roles across many fields. This includes disability support workers (carers), support coordinators, clinicians, health professionals, nursing staff, business administration staff and professionals from other industries. Past experience in health and community services sector may support your application but it is not a requirement.
A career supporting NDIS participants within the national disability services industry is a fulfilling career changing lives and making an impact.
Northcott is proud to be a values based organisation with over 90 years’ history supporting people with disability in the community. We approach challenges with innovation, we encourage speaking up and being brave, we are respectful and passionate about inclusion and diversity and take a person first approach to how we deliver our services.
At Northcott we support a diverse range of clients to achieve their goals through choice and control of the services they receive, we believe the person with disability should have control over their life to achieve what they want.
If you want career development and endless opportunities, love to support and assist people with disability, seek a job with meaning and want to use your skills and qualifications to support others in your community then apply today!
Accessibility and Inclusivity
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
Read more about our commitment to reconciliation