Disabilities Services Officer
A Disabilities Services Officer provides direct support and care to people living with physical, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities, assisting them to access services and participate in daily life. In Australia, this role operates within the NDIS framework and through community disability service providers.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Strong and growing demand driven by expansion of the NDIS and the ageing population across all states and territories.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- CWACWA
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Provide personal care and support to individuals with disabilities in daily living activities
- Assist clients to participate in community activities and access support services
- Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with the client and their team
- Maintain records and comply with NDIS quality and safeguarding requirements
Skills required
- Person-centred care practices and disability support techniques
- Understanding of NDIS frameworks, rights, and participant supports
- Communication and de-escalation skills
- Mandatory reporting and documentation practices
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate III or IV in Disability or Individual Support is typical. CWA is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 190 and 491. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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