Meet the people behind BSS
We're proud to have a passionate, dedicated group of professionals committed to delivering the best support and care. Each team member brings unique skills, experience, and heart to everything they do.
The leadership team
Experienced leaders who've built BSS into what it is today.
Brings over two decades of lived and professional experience in aged care and disability support. Founded BSS to deliver specialist, consistent supports for participants with complex needs across Ballarat.
Passionate about supporting people living with disabilities and plays a key role coordinating participants' supports, rostering, and family communication.
Brings warmth and reliability to the team as our HR & Compliance Manager. Strong customer service background and a natural ability to make people feel welcome from their very first contact with BSS.
Brings strong experience supporting participants with complex needs. She is calm, reliable, and a steady presence for both participants and staff at the High Intensity Hub.
A qualified bricklayer by trade whose practical skills, team spirit, and easygoing nature bring a grounded presence to the leadership team at the La Trobe Street hub.
The team in the field
The support workers who deliver BSS services every day, every shift, across Ballarat.
A dedicated and compassionate support worker and a pivotal part of the Day Program — supporting activities and creating a welcoming environment for every participant.
One of our newest support workers, Bernadette brings genuine warmth and a caring, dependable nature to every shift.
A positive and hardworking support worker with experience in personal care, community access and medication support — always striving to do her best for the people she works with.
A first-year Occupational Therapy student with hands-on experience in daily living supports — bringing energy, adaptability and a genuine knack for building trusting relationships.
Qualified carpenter whose practical skills, attention to detail, and easygoing nature make him a favourite among participants.
A passionate and confident support worker who brings warmth, dedication, and steady energy to every shift.
A dedicated Disability Support Worker who focuses on creating safe, supportive environments for the participants she works with.
A motivated and caring support worker with experience in daily living supports and a strong commitment to participant goals.
An experienced and reliable support worker with a strong background in community support and skill-building programs.
A beautician by trade with a natural gift for making people feel at ease — bringing warmth and care into every interaction.
A compassionate and experienced professional transitioning into disability support, bringing strong people skills and steady professionalism.
A compassionate and dedicated disability support worker with over two years of experience in the sector.
A dedicated and reliable support worker with experience in education and childcare — bringing patience and structure to every shift.
A reliable and hardworking support worker in training, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to keep learning.
Friendly, reliable, and full of positive energy — bringing excellent communication and a warm presence to every shift.
A motivated support worker who brings energy and responsibility to the team. Currently studying to extend his skills in the sector.
A former civil construction operator who's made the move into disability support, bringing practical problem-solving and a reliable approach.
Joined Ballarat Support Services in October and is now a permanent member of the team — steady, dependable, and a great fit with participants.
A reliable and adaptable support worker with experience in in-home and overnight care — comfortable across STA, respite, and community shifts.
A reliable and organised support worker with a strong background in administration — bringing precision and calm to the team.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University, Amarli brings over four years of customer service experience along with hands-on placements in mental health and clinical care. Warm, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
A compassionate and level-headed support worker with a customer service background and years of experience as an A-grade basketball official. Brodie stays calm under pressure and brings genuine care and respect to every shift.
A qualified painter by trade and an under-14s basketball coach, Jalen brings a practical, hands-on approach and a strong work ethic to the team. Reliable, quick to learn, and great with people of all ages.
Our handyman, repairman and gardener — and honestly one of the most important people at BSS. The friendliest fellow you'll ever meet, Steven always has time for a chat, a coffee, and anything dog-related. Simply irreplaceable.
A valued member of the team bringing a strong customer service background, adaptability, and a calm approach to complex supports.
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Want to join the team?
We hire year-round across support worker and leadership roles. If you've got the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you.