Residential Support Worker jobs in Melbourne VIC

Posted: 11/08/2026

Closing Date: 25/08/2026

Job Type: Casual

Location: Melbourne - Northern Region

Job Category: Residential Services

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare

DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services across Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. DPV Health has been awarded the Premier’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year in 2023 & 2024.

Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.

Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.

Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

A little about the role

DPV Health is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life, regardless of their ability. We deliver flexible services so we can be responsive to a person’s goals, needs and lifestyle!

We are looking for experienced Residential Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team to:

• Support people with disabilities to live independently and to achieve their personal goals.

• Provide direct support for individuals during program delivery, meal times, personal care, behavioral, physical and social supports.

• Create a positive environment for all residents promoting both physical and emotional well-being.

• Provide quality services and results, by the relationships formed between staff, the people we support, their families and representatives.

• Communicating with resident’s families and day program on a regular basis.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• A strong knowledge of disability, including complex communication and behaviour, either through qualifications or demonstrated experience in the field.

• Applicants must be highly motivated, energetic and committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to people with a disability and be willing to support residents in a variety of activities in a variety of settings.

• Flexibility and availability is essential in this role, with the ability to work a variety of shifts: morning, day, afternoon, sleepovers, evening and weekends.

• Experience in providing care to high care residents (hoists, transfers, bed transfers)

• A strong understanding of NDIS Code of Conduct and Best Practice Standards.

• Exceptional listening, reading and communication skills, with the ability to recognise and interpret non-verbal cues.

• A detailed and thorough approach to record keeping.

Mandatory

• Must be fully vaccinated

• NDIS Worker Check

• Working With Children Check

• National Criminal History check

• Unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence

• Level 2 First Aid Certificate

• Two professional references

• Right to work in Australia

The DPV Health Way

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values

. • Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible.

• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide discounted fitness and health insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.

• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customized content.

• Salary Packaging – part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!

The fine print

• Full drivers' licence and travel between sites required

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

DPV Health is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Applicants must provide their resume as well as providing a brief statement addressing the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ outlined in the position description For further enquires contact: Hadi.Tariq@dpvhealth.org.au Hadi Tariq – Disability Services Manager at If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.