Disability Support Worker jobs in Parramatta
Working in disability support in Parramatta
Searching for disability support worker jobs in Parramatta? Care Career lists NDIS and disability support roles in Parramatta and nearby Westmead and Blacktown — casual, part-time and full-time, from supported independent living (SIL) to community access and in-home support. Parramatta is Greater Sydney's second CBD and a major hub for health and community services, so support roles are well connected by transport.
As a central hub for Western Sydney, Parramatta hosts many disability and community service providers, from in-home support to SIL. Its transport links make it a practical base for support workers covering nearby suburbs.
Pay & what you need
Disability support work in Parramatta is generally covered by the SCHADS Award, paid per hour with penalty rates for evenings, weekends and public holidays — confirm the current rate with Fair Work or the individual listing. You'll generally need a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) (or be studying one), an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a National Police Check, and a Working with Children Check for roles with under-18s. New to care? Explore care courses or see the Care Career pay guide.
Disability Support Worker jobs in Parramatta — FAQs
What do I need to work as a disability support worker in Parramatta?
Usually a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) or a willingness to train, plus an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a National Police Check (plus a Working with Children Check for roles with under-18s). First aid and a driver's licence are often preferred.
What do disability support workers earn in Parramatta?
Disability support work is generally covered by the SCHADS Award and paid per hour, with penalty rates for evenings, weekends and public holidays. Actual pay depends on your classification and experience — check the current SCHADS rate with Fair Work or the individual listing.
Is it easy to get to disability support jobs in Parramatta without a car?
Parramatta is well served by train, bus and ferry, so many support roles here are reachable by public transport — though a driver's licence is still useful for community access and in-home shifts.