No fancy outfit required.
Wear something clean, comfortable and suitable for the role. You do not need to buy interview clothes or hide your personality.
Come grow with us · come as you are
Your kind of different could make a difference.
Builder, baker, artist, adventurer, experienced support worker or someone ready for a new chapter? There is room for good humans here. Among The Gumtrees is an Adelaide disability support team built on lived experience, real connection and showing up when it matters. Bring your warmth, practical skills and reliable follow-through. We can grow the next chapter together.
Adjustments are welcome.
Ask for written questions, more processing time, a support person, video interview, quieter space or another practical adjustment. You do not need to disclose a diagnosis.
We value lived experience.
Share only what feels safe and relevant. We never expect trauma disclosure, and lived experience must be used with reflection and professional boundaries.
Why grow with ATG
A strong team is something we keep investing in.
Jess is investing in ATG-funded Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Mental Health pathways for our team. We want good people to have the knowledge, confidence and support to do this work well. Tell us which pathway interests you; course suitability, enrolment, availability and the funding arrangement will be confirmed individually.
Training never replaces listening, participant choice, safe boundaries or role-specific competence. It gives good people more tools, stronger reflection and a clearer pathway to keep developing.
Send an expression of interestYour extra skills matter
Music, art, cooking, fitness, trades, gaming, gardening, parenting, community knowledge, administration and other genuine interests can help create better matches and more meaningful supports.
Support to learn, not just a login
Our Care Hub brings together guided induction, first-shift steps, practical forms, policies and learning. We welcome students through supervised placement partnerships that also open opportunities for fee-free or reduced-cost training, where available and eligible.
Lived experience is highly regarded
Relevant lived experience can bring insight, empathy and practical wisdom. Share only what feels safe; disclosure is never demanded, and reflective professional boundaries always matter.
A little look inside Among The Gumtrees
Big heart. Practical support. Plenty of possibility.
Our founder Jess grew up alongside her dad’s journey with motor neurone disease and is now a parent navigating disability and neurodivergence in her own family. That lived experience shapes our commitment: offer the care, dignity and understanding we would want for our own people.
Help life feel more possible.
Support someone to get to an appointment, cook a meal, manage everyday tasks, connect with their community or try something they care about. Work alongside the person, at their pace, with choice and consent at the centre.
Small steps. Meaningful progress.
We deliver allied health supports, including speech and occupational therapy support through appropriately qualified practitioners and supervised assistant pathways. Assistants follow delegated plans, training and supervision; support workers do not independently assess or provide therapy.
Warm, busy and very human.
We are a growing team with real personalities, a sense of humour and plenty to get done. We value people who turn up, ask questions, accept feedback and look out for one another. A good culture also means safe boundaries, speaking up and taking concerns seriously.
Growing with purpose.
ATG is working towards becoming a not-for-profit. That transition is underway, not completed. We want growth that strengthens participant outcomes and gives our team room to learn and contribute.
Your future matters too.
Ask us about supported qualifications, learning partnerships and novated leasing options. Leasing eligibility, availability, costs and terms are confirmed individually; this is not a promise of tax savings or a requirement to take part.
Compassion with sound judgement.
Some roles involve complex distress, mental health needs or substance use. You need calm communication, professional boundaries and the judgement to call for help. Nobody should improvise crisis care or work beyond their training, support plan or safe scope.
On the drawing board & growing
More than four walls.
Rural and regional work. Interstate opportunities. Outback adventures. Farm experiences. Helicopter experiences with licensed operators. Boxing, crafting, cooking classes and more.
These are developing opportunities, not guaranteed shifts or funded inclusions. Each program needs participant choice, accessible planning, risk assessment, suitable staffing and any required permissions. Specialist activities are led by appropriately qualified providers.
Tell us what excites you →A public glimpse of the Care Hub
You won’t be left guessing on your first day.
Staff get a practical place to learn, prepare and ask for support. Open a sample below. Staff records, participant information and management areas stay private.
First-shift guidance
Before you arrive: read the authorised plan and handover, check risks and know who to contact. At the door: introduce yourself, confirm consent and ask what matters today. During support: follow the person’s choices, stay within scope and record objective notes. Before leaving: confirm the next step, complete records and escalate concerns.
Guided induction & learning
Short learning sections, real-world scenarios, policy acknowledgements and opportunities to ask questions. Training covers safe, respectful support, communication, autism, child safety and more. Learning is followed by supervision and checks of practical competence.
Practical shift tools
Branded risk-assessment guides, handover prompts, activity ideas and printable records help you work consistently. Tools support authorised plans and approved records; they never replace professional advice or participant-specific instructions.
A profile that sounds like you
Your strengths, interests and skills help participants get to know you and make informed choices. Staff also have development pathways, feedback and ways to recognise one another’s contributions.
What helps in ATG roles
Bring what you have. Be honest about what you still need.
Apply with what you have now. ATG will confirm what must be completed, sighted and verified for your actual duties before participant work begins.
Helpful qualifications
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field
- Relevant nursing, allied health, fitness, youth work, administration or bookkeeping study for role-specific pathways
Common employment evidence
- NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC and National Police Certificate where required
- Certificate III completion, relevant equivalent, or willingness to enter an agreed enrolment pathway
- First aid, CPR, Through Their Eyes, manual handling and infection control
- Driver’s licence, registered roadworthy vehicle and comprehensive insurance where personal driving is required
- NDIS orientation, new-worker induction where applicable, and approved autism awareness learning
What we notice
- Respect for choice, consent and human rights
- Clear documentation and safe escalation
- Reliability and realistic availability
- Warmth without blurred boundaries
- Ability to learn, reflect and ask before guessing
Official information: NDIS Commission worker learning ↗ · SA NDIS Worker Check ↗
Interview preparation
You can know what is coming.
We use a mix of warm conversation, behavioural questions and practical safety scenarios. We are not trying to catch you out.
What to wear
Neat, clean and comfortable is enough. Closed-toe shoes are helpful if a practical demonstration is planned. Cultural dress, sensory-friendly clothing, mobility aids and communication supports are welcome.
What to bring
Bring any relevant certificates, screening details, licence information and referee names you already have. Do not email identity documents, bank details or a tax file number with your first application.
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What does genuinely person-centred support look like when somebody says no?
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Tell us about a time you noticed a risk, concern or change and what you did next.
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How would you keep professional boundaries while still being warm and human?
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What would you do if a participant’s plan, the handover and what you saw did not match?
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How do you respond to feedback when you feel nervous or disagree at first?
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What availability can you reliably commit to—not just what sounds good in an interview?
The Seedling Hub contains interview guidance, role-readiness information and optional pre-interview learning. Completing it does not guarantee an interview or job. Applicants are not asked to provide participant support or complete unpaid trial shifts. Employer-required training after engagement is paid work time. We arrange outstanding compulsory induction and training before participant shifts; you are not required to complete unpaid job-specific training just to be considered.