Job Category: Community Services & Development The opportunity As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll provide daily support to individuals in Supported Independent Living (SIL) arrangements. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to help participants build independence, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals. This opportunity is open to experienced support workers and those current to the sector who are motivated to make a meaningful contribution and committed to learning and growing in the role.
What’s on offer?
- Casual employment with the potential to transition into part-time work
- Immediate start available (pending licensing and compliance requirements)
- Work located across various Sunshine Coast locations
- Paid training provided including specialised Maybo training to support safe and positive behaviour practices
- Competitive hourly rates casual base $45.28(inclusive of 25% loading), Afternoon shift $49.80, Night shift $50.71
- Sleepover Allowance of $62.87for sleepover shifts
- Mentorship and guidance from skilled leaders with20 years of experience in the field
- Comprehensive onboarding, including paid induction and a minimum of two buddy shifts
- Client matching to ensure alignment with your skills and experience
- Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
- Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A day in the role of a Disability Support Worker - Work with individuals to maintain personal care and cleanliness of the house
- Plan and attend activities or appointments
- Assist with skill development for independent living, recreation, learning,
and community access
- Use daily routines to provide hands on training of life skills such as cooking, personal care and budgeting
- Support and manage individuals behaviours utilising Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Complete daily case notes, admin tasks and incident reports Skills and requirements - Experience supporting people with disability, either professionally or through lived experience
- OR a genuine interest in entering the field of work with relevant study completed or in progress
- Cert IV in Mental Health or Mental Health First Aid (desirable, not essential)
- Effective interpersonalcommunication skills
- Computer proficiency for documentation
- Flexible availability to work a rotating roster (may include day, afternoon and active night, sleepovers and weekend shifts)
- Physicalcapabilitytoperformmanual handling tasks Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful - Paid Workers Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Child Safety Personal History Check (LCS2)
- National Crime Check (IFYS will complete a new check through our systems)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current QLD Driver Licencewith a clear traffic history
- Willingness to use your own roadworthy, comprehensively insured vehicle (if required) Other requirements If you progress beyond the interview stage, you’ll be asked to provide contact details for two line managers to complete reference checks.This must include your current employer.
Applications close: 5:00pm Friday the 31st of July 2026. If you would like further information on this role, please call (07) 5438 3000 and ask to speak to Veronica inthe Recruitment team.