The disability care industry is one of the fastest growing and most rewarding industries in Australia. Skilled disability care workers can use this nationally recognised Certificate IV in Disability Work (CHC40308) to gain a well-respected career in Disability Care. Using this certificate, you could:

• Apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation
• Report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies
• May work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers

The skills required for this industry include exceptional compassion and a genuine want to help others, high energy, enthusiasm and an ability to connect with people and lead from the front. In this fast-growing industry, employers now need to be offering attractive rewards to retain qualified staff.

What Job Can I Get With This Qualification?

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Behavioural support officer
• Development officer
• Project officer (life enhancement team)
• Disability officer – day support
• Residential care officer
• Disability support officer / worker
• Senior personal care assistant
• Employment coordinator (disability)
• Social educator
• Job coordinator
• Social trainer
• Lifestyle support officer
• Supervisor
• Local area coordinator