Disability Support Work

At Myxa, we have a diverse team of DSWs from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and language sets. If you have a cultural or ethnicity preference, we’ll endeavour to match you with a DSW who is able to communicate with you in your chosen language.

At Myxa we are always looking for high-achieving, trustworthy and compassionate people to come and work with us. We offer career choices in a variety of support and administrative roles.

Whilst we value qualifications and previous experience highly, we also undertake to provide best practice induction and ongoing training, education and support.

Come work with our corporate team if you:

• Are passionate about making a difference – but don’t take yourself too seriously
• Love Annual Family Fun days – all staff get together to celebrate the team’s dedication and commitment at a family friendly venue in Melbourne
• Have a Birthday – the one day of year it’s all about you (unless you are a twin or triplet). Myxa organises individual gift cards for staff on their special day
• Appreciate recognition with our Employee of the Month – we recognise outstanding commitment and performance each month with a e-gift card for each month’s winner
• Value Professional Development – every month our team has the opportunity to upskill with our masterclass series

At Myxa, we consider all levels of experience. We prefer our Disability Support Workers have the below qualifications and checks at a minimum to ensure that our participants receive the best care.

• A Certificate III or IV in Disability or Relevant Field (not a requirement for all positions)
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Right to Work in Australia
• Manual Handling training
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Infection Control Training
• Drivers License & Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Fully vaccinated against Coronavirus
• Medication Management
• Food Safety Training

We also strongly encourage and value:

• Lived experience
• Passion for making a difference in people’s lives
• Additional certificates or diplomas in relevant areas like disability, social work or community services

Being a Disability Support Worker can be extremely rewarding. All our Disability Support Workers at Myxa, receive:

• An invitation to the Myxa End of Year Celebration Event. This is usually held at a fun, family friendly venue in Melbourne such as the Zoo or Luna Park
• Eligibility for our Employee of the Month. We encourage our staff to nominate outstanding work by their colleagues, where each month an employee is recognised among the wider staff group for their contribution and they receive a $100 gift voucher as a reward
• Birthday Gift Voucher on your birthday

We asked some of our Disability Support Workers what they enjoyed most about their role, here is what they said:

• ” I love that I am making a positive difference in someone’s life and helping them achieve their goals.” 
• ” I have built some really meaningful relationships not only with the participant’s themselves but with their families as well. It’s so humbling when the express gratitude for the difference you make.”
• ” I have been fortunate to develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which I will be able to apply throughout my career.” 
• “I value the flexibility of my job, I can tailor my availability around my other commitments.” 

Fantastic, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to us and fill in an expression of interest form on our Careers page.

At Myxa, we understand the importance of a strong connection between you and your Disability Support Worker (DSW). Here’s how we ensure a perfect pairing:

1. Getting to Know You:
   We’ll start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your specific needs, preferences, and personality. This includes your level of physical support required, preferred communication style, and interests.
2. Disability Support Worker Expertise & Compatibility:
   We have a diverse team of DSWs with a wide range of skills and experience. We’ll match you with a DSW who possesses the specific skills needed to support your individual needs. Beyond skillsets, we also consider personality compatibility and preferences. We will endeavour to match you with a Disability Support Worker who meets your age, gender, personality preferences as well as any cultural considerations. For example, are you a loyal football fan? We’ll look for a DSW who also loves the game, no promises on supporting the same club though.
3. Regular Feedback:
   We encourage regular feedback to ensure the working relationship continues to thrive. If adjustments are needed, we’ll work with you and your DSW to find the best solution.