A day in the life of a support worker at Novita is never the same. One day you could be supporting someone in the classroom, the next you could be kayaking or making artwork for our annual SALA show! The possibilities are endless! Our support workers have the opportunity to work across our sites in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. If you’re looking for variety, collaboration, learning opportunities and a chance to bring your passions to work, all while supporting people with disability to achieve their goals, then Novita is for you!

About support work at Novita

Support work at Novita encourages staff to be creative, engaged, collaborative and learn new things each day. Our support workers come from a range of different backgrounds and experiences, as they bring different perspectives and ideas to work in supporting our clients.

Support workers at Novita thrive in a supportive and flexible environment. They’re encouraged to learn and grow through training and they collaborate closely with our clinical staff, and share their ideas about how support is delivered. We provide you with the flexibility to shape your role in a way that works best for you and the people you support.

Our community programs are always evolving to ensure that they remain meaningful and engaging for the people we support – and we rely on our team to help shape that innovation. We’re looking for passionate support workers who bring initiative, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a difference. No two days are the same, and our team thrives on the variety, spontaneity, and flexibility that comes with this dynamic role.

What you could be doing with us

• Working across different locations and environments including in our hubs, supported independent living, in the community, and so much more!
• Finding your passion – whether that is facilitating groups, supporting someone to be independent, running workshops or becoming a leader – the opportunities are endless
• Supporting our community programs to continue to evolve so people with disability can engage in meaningful and fulfilling activities that align with their goals and interests
• Collaborating and working alongside our allied health professionals to find best practice solutions in disability support and services.

As a Support Worker with us, you won’t just be filling a role, you’ll be joining a passionate, purpose-driven team that genuinely values your contribution, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability every single day. Here’s what sets us apart:

Paid training and learning opportunities

We cover the cost and your time for all required training including CPR, first aid, medication, mealtime management and more complex service delivery and care. We want our staff to be knowledgeable, capable and informed about best practice in disability support and care. By working together with our allied-health professionals, our teams learn more about quality of care, meaning that they are consistently building important knowledge.

Security and support

We offer staff fixed-term contracts with benefits including paid time off, sick leave, annual leave and the option to salary package. We ensure that staff can work regular hours to suit their lifestyles.

Building the role based on experience

Support workers can bring their own experience into their roles because we have such a broad variety of programs (i.e., recreation programs, day options, vocational programs). If staff have certain hobbies like painting or gardening, they can run activities that cater to their interests. There is an opportunity to grow, evolve and develop activities, based on your interests and the goals of our clients.

Innovation and making a difference

We build programs and activities around the goals of our clients – whether they are vocational, social or life skills goals. We want to work with people to continue this innovation and create even more opportunities for clients to thrive and participate in activities that are important to them.

Promoting and encouraging diversity

We embrace people from all different backgrounds and promote an inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to bring further breadth and experience to our work. 

We’re on the lookout for caring and passionate people just like you to join our team! Hear from our incredible staff as they share what makes working here so rewarding and why they love being part of our community.

“I like supporting clients to engage in meaningful activities that enhance their well-being and overall quality of life. Working at Novita has enabled me to build strong relationships with clients, supporting them to be independent and reach their goals.”

– Claudia, service coordinator

“I enjoy seeing clients achieve their goals and having fun as they journey towards a great sense of independence and community. I am also incredibly passionate about seeing staff take the initiative to engage with clients’ interests and create activities that empower our community.”

– Abraham, service coordinator