Cafe Disability Support Worker - Bendigo

• Be part of a purpose-driven café that blends great coffee with meaningful impact
• Support individuals in building skills, confidence, and community connections
• Casual shifts available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 3pm

About VMCH

VMCH’s innovative social enterprise café in Bendigo is on the lookout for a passionate Disability Support Worker with hospitality experience to help people with disability build job skills, confidence, and independence.

Staff required for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 8.00am – 3.00pm.   Ideally with barista and food preparation experience.

About the role

In this hands-on role, you’ll guide trainees in developing barista, food prep, and customer service skills—helping them grow personally and professionally on their journey toward employment and independence.

Whether you're a qualified DSW or a hospitality professional looking to make a meaningful career shift, this is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive café environment

Skills, experience & requirements

• Experience in the hospitality and/or disability sector
• Certificate IV in Disability (preferred but not essential)
• Food Safety Handling Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Experience and confidence operating a coffee machine (preferred)
• Confident and capable of teaching and training hospitality skills (essential)
• Outstanding customer service skills, communication, and time management skills
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Compassionate and empathetic individuals who are looking for something more and want to make a difference

If you have the skills and experience for this role, please Apply Now.    This position will require a NDIS Screening Clearance. 

Why VMCH

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A collaborative and energetic team environment
• A competitive salary
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills while helping others live more independently
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disability and the community. 

About us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all. 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a NDIS Screening Check and Working with Children Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies