Support Worker Jobs in Melbourne
Register your availability as a support worker in Melbourne with Carevo. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers in our network so they can contact you directly.
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How it works
Carevo is not a job board with fixed listings. You register once, and providers come to you.
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Tell us your role, availability and credentials. Two minutes, no CV needed.
We present you to the network
Carevo puts your profile in front of NDIS and aged care providers hiring near Melbourne.
Providers reach out to you
Providers contact you directly. You choose which conversations to take.
Working as a support worker in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in the Melbourne (City) local government area, home to around 47,285 residents. A population this size means steady, ongoing demand for support workers across both NDIS and aged care, and providers here recruit through the year.
Population
47,285
Local council
Melbourne (City)
Region
Greater Melbourne, VIC
Postcode
3000
The provider network in Melbourne
Register once and you are visible to the providers hiring in your area.
492
NDIS & aged care providers operate in Melbourne
393
of them hire support workers and similar roles
119
families near Melbourne recently asked Carevo to find care
Providers in the Carevo network near Melbourne
These providers operate in Melbourne and are part of the Carevo network. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you directly.
How active the Melbourne care market is
A busy local market means more providers actively looking for workers. This is what activity around Melbourne looks like.
361
claimed, actively managed provider businesses in Melbourne
6,805
times providers near Melbourne were alerted to new work
77%
of new requests near Melbourne are picked up within an hour
Care most requested near Melbourne
The support families near Melbourne ask Carevo for most often, from 115 real requests. Strong local demand means more work for support workers.
What the role involves
Support workers help people with disability and older Australians live as independently as possible, stay connected to their communities, and do the things that matter to them. It is hands-on work that looks different from one participant to the next.
In Melbourne and surrounding areas, support workers assist with personal care such as showering, dressing, and grooming; help with meal preparation and medication reminders; support participants to get out into the community for shopping, appointments, recreational activities, or social visits; and provide companionship and consistent, reliable presence in people’s lives. Some participants also need assistance with light household tasks or maintaining safe living environments. Community support worker jobs in Melbourne often focus on this community access side of the role.
The work can include high-intensity support for participants with complex needs, such as those with acquired brain injury, challenging behaviour, or significant physical disability. It can also involve lower-intensity support for someone who mainly needs assistance getting to appointments and staying engaged with their community.
Following a participant’s support plan carefully is important. Plans set out agreed goals, routines, and any specific requirements for how support should be delivered. Documentation, including shift notes and incident reports where relevant, is part of the job.
Who you would support
Most support workers through Carevo’s network work with NDIS participants, though some also work in aged care settings. Participants may have physical disability, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, mental health conditions, or a combination of these. Each person has their own personality, preferences, and goals, and the best support workers take the time to understand who they are supporting rather than just following a checklist.
How Carevo works
Carevo is not a job board where you apply for specific advertised positions. It is a curated availability directory that connects care workers with providers across Australia.
When you register with Carevo, you build a profile that describes your experience, qualifications, the type of support you can provide, and your availability and preferred work areas near Melbourne. Carevo then presents your profile to NDIS registered providers and aged care organisations in our network that are looking for support workers.
When a provider sees your profile and thinks you are a good match for their participants, they contact you directly. You find out more about the role, the participants, and the expected hours before deciding whether to move forward. You stay in control of what you take on.
Pay and working arrangements
Support worker pay is set by the relevant industrial award and the NDIS Price Guide, and varies based on time of day, day of week, and level of support required. Pay rates and any other working conditions are agreed directly between you and the provider who contacts you. Carevo does not set or guarantee pay.
Required qualifications
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a support worker.
Checks and credentials
What you need to start support worker work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process
Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
Free · Online, around 90 minutes
Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
Around $200 to $2,000 (often subsidised or free via state programs) · 5 to 6 months, includes 120 hours of work placement
Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually
Varies (licence renewal around $30 to $100 per year) · Ongoing, must remain current
What support worker pay looks like
Support workers are generally paid under the SCHADS Award, with the rate set by classification level (commonly Level 1 to 3) and the type of support provided.
| Weekday | $30 to $39 an hour |
| Saturday | $45 to $58 an hour |
| Sunday | $59 to $77 an hour |
| Public holiday | $74 to $97 an hour |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates (often quoted as roughly $38 to $49 an hour for ordinary casual hours).
Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.
Support Worker work near Melbourne
Register once and you can be matched with providers across these areas too.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have support worker jobs in Melbourne I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring support workers near Melbourne, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.
Does it cost anything to register?
No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.
What do I need to start support worker work near Melbourne?
Most support worker roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will providers contact me?
It depends on demand near Melbourne and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.
Do I have to accept work that is offered?
No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near Melbourne.
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