Careers at Able Aide
We’re building a calm, respectful and values-led team supporting NDIS participants, families and communities across Melbourne.
If you care deeply about people, communicate clearly and value reliability and dignity in support, we’d love to hear from you.
- Support workers – core & community
- Support coordinators
- Family & early support roles
- Admin & coordination support
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and identities – including those with lived experience of disability.
Why work with Able Aide?
Good support starts with how we treat our workers. We aim to create a supportive, stable environment where you feel safe, respected and heard.
Values-led practice
Respect, reliability and collaboration guide how we support participants – and how we support each other.
Calm, organised communication
Clear expectations, realistic rosters and transparent conversations about shifts and workloads.
Supportive leadership
Led by Syeda with over 10 years supporting adults, children and families across disability and community services.
Training & development
We encourage ongoing learning, reflective practice and building skills in disability support, communication and safety.
Respect for culture & identity
We welcome staff from CALD, faith-based and diverse backgrounds, and consider cultural safety in worker-participant matching.
Quality over quantity
We care more about safe, consistent support than filling every hour. Good matches and stability matter.
Roles we invite expressions of interest for
We may not always be recruiting for every role at the same time, but we regularly review expressions of interest as we grow.
Support workers (Core & Community)
Supporting participants with personal care, daily living, community access, appointments and building confidence in everyday life.
- Respectful personal care & routines
- Transport & community participation
- Supporting therapy-informed activities
Support coordinators
Working alongside participants, families and providers to make NDIS plans more understandable and workable.
- Linking and coordinating supports
- Preparing for plan reviews
- Working with complex and psychosocial needs
Family & early support workers
Gentle, family-centred support for children and young people, focusing on routines, participation and emotional safety.
- Home and community-based support
- Supporting family routines and transitions
- Working alongside therapists and educators
Administration & coordination support
Strong organisational and communication skills to support scheduling, enquiries and documentation.
Note: Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a position. We’ll contact suitable applicants when roles matching skills and availability become available.
What we look for
We’re looking for people who are kind, reliable and committed to safe, high-quality support.
Essential qualities
- Warm, respectful communication
- Reliability and good time management
- Willingness to listen and keep learning
- Comfort working with people from diverse backgrounds
Checks & clearances
- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- National Police Check
- Right to work in Australia
- Driver’s licence & reliable vehicle (for many roles)
Training & compliance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Understanding of participant rights & safeguarding
- Relevant experience in disability, community, health or early childhood (preferred)
Where our team works
We support participants across metropolitan Melbourne. Work is usually in participants’ homes and communities.
- Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs
- Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
- Dandenong & South-East suburbs
- Ringwood & Eastern suburbs
- Epping & Northern suburbs
- Werribee & Western suburbs
- Sunshine & Brimbank area
Travel expectations are discussed clearly during recruitment.
How to apply
We keep our application process simple and respectful.
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1. Share your details
Email your resume and a short cover letter with the role you’re interested in, your availability, and where you can work.
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2. We review your application
We review expressions of interest against upcoming needs. If there’s a match, we’ll contact you.
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3. Interviews & checks
If progressing, we’ll arrange an interview and complete required checks before any offer.
To apply:
Email: enquiries@ableaide.com.au
Subject: Careers – Expression of Interest
Ready to explore working with Able Aide?
If our values resonate with you, we’d be glad to hear from you.