Work With Autistic & Neurodivergent Teens In Melbourne’s Inner South‑East

Join Brighter Days as a Support Worker

Join Brighter Days and Make a Lasting Impact
Brighter Days is a local NDIS provider supporting autistic and neurodivergent teens and their families in Melbourne’s inner south‑east. We’re looking for warm, reliable students in psychology, OT, nursing, social work, physio and other health‑related degrees who want real experience working with teens in the community.

Who This Role Suits
You’re studying psychology, OT, nursing, social work, physio, speech, allied health or a related degree.

You live in or near Hughesdale, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Malvern East, Murrumbeena, Chadstone, Caulfield or Bentleigh

You’re in your mid‑20s or older and comfortable taking responsibility for autistic and neurodivergent teens

You have your own reliable car and a valid driver’s licence, and are happy to drive teens to local activities

You’re looking for flexible, regular casual work that fits around classes and placements

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Community access & activities
  Support teens to get out of the house, try activities they enjoy, practice social skills and build confidence in the community.

• Daily routines & life skills
  Help with everyday tasks like simple meal prep, basic house tasks and following after‑school routines, so teens slowly build independence.

• Homework & school routines
  Sit alongside teens while they do schoolwork, help them stay organised and break tasks into manageable steps (you are not expected to be a formal tutor).

• Emotional support & companionship
  Be a consistent, calm adult who listens, encourages and helps teens manage tricky moments so home life feels a little easier for them and their parents.

What You’ll Get From Brighter Days:

• Flexible, regular shifts around your uni timetable
  Most work is after school, weekends and school holidays in Melbourne’s inner south‑east.

• Meaningful experience with autistic & neurodivergent teens
  You’ll build real skills in communication, regulation and life‑skills support that actually relate to your health degree.

• Full training before you start
  We hire health students with the right values and then provide structured onboarding, autism / ADHD training and shadow shifts so you’re well prepared before supporting teens on your own.

• Ongoing support from a local team
  You’re never left on your own with a problem, our office team is nearby, and we keep in touch with you and the family.

• Consistent teens and families where possible
  We aim to match you with a small number of teens over time, so you can build trust and routines rather than doing random one‑off shifts.

What You’ll Need Before Working Independently:
To keep teens safe and meet NDIS requirements, all Brighter Days support workers must have:

• A current Working With Children Check

• A recent police check

• NDIS worker screening/clearance (or be eligible to obtain it)

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate

• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• A reliable car you can use for work and a valid driver’s licence

Location:
We support autistic and neurodivergent teens in Melbourne’s inner south‑east, mainly in:
Hughesdale, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Malvern East, Murrumbeena, Chadstone, Caulfield and Bentleigh.

We prioritise workers who live in or near these suburbs so travel is simple and support feels local.

Joining the team:
We keep our casual pool small enough to know everyone by name, so we only bring on new workers when we have the right teens and families for them.

If this sounds like the kind of work you’d like to do alongside your degree, please apply using the form, we review every application carefully and will contact you about next steps.