Caresiah

03/08/2026

VACANCY - Disability Support Worker – Colac Region

Caresiah is currently seeking a compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic Disability Support Worker to join our team, supporting a delightful young gentleman in the Colac region.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building genuine connections, is confident supporting people with physical support needs, and is passionate about helping someone live life to the fullest.

About the Role

* Consistent shifts available
* Located in the Colac region
* Personal care and daily living support
* Community access and outings
* Transport to appointments and activities
* Manual handling and transfers
* Work within the participant’s support plans and care routines

Applicants who are confident AND experienced with manual handling and Pivot and physical support transfers are encouraged to apply. Previous experience driving participants to appointments and community activities is highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Current Working with Children Check (where applicable)
* Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
* Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated disability support experience
* Current Australian Driver’s Licence
* Reliable, insured vehicle
* Excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach to support

Applicants From Surrounding Areas Welcome

Applications are encouraged from Colac, Elliminyt, Birregurra, Beeac, Forrest, Winchelsea, Camperdown, Cobden, Apollo Bay and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

We are looking to have interviews completed by next week, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while spending time with a wonderful young gentleman, we’d love to hear from you.

03/08/2026

VACANCY- Female Disability Support Workers – Ballarat & Surrounding Areas

Caresiah is currently seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced female Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. Applicants must hold all relevant qualifications and mandatory certifications and have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently.

Although we HIGHLY value male support workers, the preference by these participants is for female support staff only.

Position 1 – Participant with Early-Onset Dementia

We are looking for support workers to assist a very social participant living with early-onset dementia.

About the role:

* Varied hours available
* Community access and social support
* Personal care as required
* Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the participant
* As the participant’s needs are changing over time, inactive sleepover shifts are now part of the role, so applicants who are willing and able to complete sleepover shifts will be highly regarded for this role.

Position 2 – Stroke Rehabilitation Support (Scarsdale)

We are seeking experienced support workers to provide physical support to a participant recovering from a stroke.

About the role:

* Located in Scarsdale
* Longer shifts available
* Personal care
* Meal-time assistance
* Physical support, including transfers
* Support with daily living activities

Applicants with previous experience supporting people recovering from a stroke, those with complex physical support needs, or participants requiring manual handling and transfer assistance are strongly encouraged to apply. Local applicants are highly encouraged.

Essential Requirements

* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Current Working with Children Check (where applicable)
* Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
* Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in disability support
* MUST have a Current Driver’s Licence and reliable, insured vehicle
* Excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach to support

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

We are looking to have interviews completed by next week, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible!!!

28/07/2026

VACANCY - BALLARAT

Are you passionate about providing care and support? Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities? Do you want a job where you can challenge yourself in a supportive environment? Then you could be who we are looking for!

Caresiah are seeking experienced, confident and reliable Disability Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants to assist a female participant living with Multiple Sclerosis.

This role primarily involves shorter, morning support shifts (Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-12pm and some additional shifts on a fortnightly basis) assisting with:

• Personal care
• Manual handling and transfers
• Mobility support
• General in-home assistance

About the ideal candidate:
• Has experience in manual handling (essential) and experience with slide board transfers (highly regarded)
• Is able to balance taking instruction and thinking independently to complete tasks and achieve positive outcomes
• Is confident in providing personal care and physical assistance
• Has effective communication skills and a positive attitude
• Is punctual, reliable and consistent

This participant prefers female support staff although male staff with appropriate skill sets are welcome to apply.

Requirements:
• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (if applicable)
• Current Police Check
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Current driver licence and reliable vehicle
• Smartphone and basic technology skills

There are several positions available and the opportunity for additional work for the right candidates!

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and availability through to [email protected]

24/07/2026

A worthwhile event for a condition that affects so many.

Education event.

03/07/2026

There would not be many people in Ballarat who haven’t been impacted by dementia. Whether you have been affected by this disease through a family member, a neighbour or a friend, this program will provide the answers to your questions. Bookings are now open, so come and join us for this free information session. Bigger Hearts We Love What We Do♥️

21/05/2026

Hi! read this ad and if it sounds like you, please apply!! Or if you know anyone who might be the right fit tell them to do it too :)

Ongoing regular shifts! Please apply if you're an experienced DSW, there may be another participant not listed who's a great match with you!

07/05/2026

This week we very sadly (😢😢😢) said good bye to our wonderful nurse Caitlin. She has been a wonderful addition to the Caresiah crew and we will miss her terribly. We would like to thank her for all the exceptional work she did during her time with us. Fitting Caresiah in amongst her many other roles meant stepping in on the fly many times and working her magic and then doing it all again the next week! She has been integral to the growth of our community and team and we are grateful to have had her along for the ride!

She will always have a place at Careish and we wish her the very best in all her endeavours !!

You can follow Caitlin along her nursing journey https://www.instagram.com/caitlin_registerednurse?igsh=eDBiNWNybXFhdzR5et

27/04/2026

VACANCY – Registered Nurse (Flexible Part-Time)

Disability & Aged Care Support Role

Caresiah | Ballarat & Surrounds
Approx. 25 hours per week plus shared 1 in 3 after-hours phone support
Permanent Part-Time

Caresiah is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in a flexible and supportive role assisting participants across disability and aged care services.

This opportunity would suit a nurse looking for balanced hours, meaningful work, and the chance to use their clinical skills in a practical community-based setting without the intensity of hospital shift work.

The successful applicant will be supported by our Senior Clinical Registered Nurse and Health Care Manager, with shared responsibility across a collaborative leadership team.

This role is based in Ballarat and may particularly suit someone seeking school hours, family-friendly arrangements, or a more sustainable pace of work.

Some tasks will be completed onsite and from our Smythesdale office, with a range of administrative and coordination duties able to be completed from home where suitable.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse with Caresiah, you will provide clinical support and care coordination across a portfolio of participants, helping ensure services are safe, well-organised, and delivered in line with relevant disability and aged care standards.

You will work alongside support workers, families, allied health professionals, and external clinicians to assist with participant wellbeing, care planning, staff guidance, and general clinical oversight.

This role also includes participation in a shared 1 in 3 on-call rotation, providing phone guidance to support workers after hours when required.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with participant clinical reviews and care planning
• Monitor participant wellbeing and escalate concerns where required
• Support staff with safe delivery of participant health-related supports
• Provide guidance regarding medication systems and documentation
• Assist with clinical paperwork, registers, and compliance records
• Support training and mentoring of support workers
• Liaise with families, allied health, GPs, and external providers as needed
• Help maintain service quality and participant safety
• Provide after-hours phone support as part of a shared roster
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused workplace culture

About You

You are a calm, capable nurse who enjoys helping others and working in a collaborative environment.

You may be looking for a role that offers flexibility, purpose, and a healthier long-term balance while still using your professional skills.

You will demonstrate:
• Current nursing knowledge and sound clinical judgement
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working independently with support available
• Ability to guide and support frontline staff
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A practical and caring approach to service delivery

Experience in disability, community, or aged care is highly regarded but not essential.

Essential Requirements
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Police Check
• Working With Children Check (if applicable)
• Current driver licence

Why Join Caresiah
• Flexible permanent part-time opportunity
• Ideal for nurses seeking school hours or lifestyle balance
• Supportive leadership team with shared responsibilities
• Mix of onsite, office, and work-from-home tasks
• Meaningful work supporting people in the community
• Stable hours with growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Shared 1 in 3 on-call arrangement rather than sole after-hours responsibility

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Shane Cooke at [email protected].