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What does a career in the disability sector look like?

Key benefits
- Get information to assess whether the disability sector would be a good fit for you
- Learn more about the skills and qualifications you need to pursue a career in the disability sector
- Explore different career pathway opportunities
Who is this for?
People interested in working in the disability sector, people wishing to switch careers within the sector, people wishing to diversify their skills, Frontline Managers, Operations Managers, and HR Managers.
Further information
While disability support work is a crucial component of the disability sector, there are many more career options for someone wanting to work in this field. In this podcast, Kym Vassiliou shares her own trajectory from working as an Account Manager in the IT sector to becoming a Project and Engagement Coordinator in the Disability sector.
The podcast explores the array of different roles available within the sector, avenues for professional development and progression, as well as common career pathways for entry level support workers to other careers in the disability sector such as support coordination and/or management. Learn more about the skills, qualifications, and personal qualities that would make you an excellent fit for working in disability and kickstart your career today.
Running time: 27:25
Related Resources
For more information and resources, check out:
- The National Disability Services Workforce Hub
- The NDIS Capability Framework
- National Disability Practitioners
- Disability Sector Podcasts by National Disability Services
For any enquiries, please contact Lourdes Zamanillo, Senior Policy and Project Officer, submit enquiry/feedback, show phone number