ARC Disability Services is a community-based organisation with over 50 years of experience supporting children and adults with disability, their families, and support networks throughout Cairns.
We are currently recruitingPermanent Part-Time and Casual Disability Support Workersto join our growing teams.
We are seeking reliable, compassionate, and experienced individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
We have an immediate need for Support Workers who are available for sleepover and weekend shifts, with several current vacancies requiring regular overnight and weekend availability.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to people with disability in their homes and community environments, assisting them to achieve their goals, build independence, and live fulfilling lives.
We have opportunities across a variety of support environments, including:
Home and Living, Direct Supports and Programs
Community access and participation
Personal care and daily living assistance
Active overnight sleepover shifts
Early morning, day, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
Short and extended shift opportunities
Supports requiring behavioural and complex care experience
Current Staffing Priorities
We are particularly seeking Support Workers who can:
Complete regular sleepover shifts
Work weekend rosters
Provide coverage for planned and unplanned leave
Support participants with personal care and manual handling requirements
Assist participants with complex support needs and behavioural supports
Key Responsibilities
Personal care and hygiene support
Community access and social participation
Medication assistance




Mealtime support and PEG feeding assistance
Manual handling and mobility assistance
Supporting daily living skills including meal preparation, budgeting, shopping and household tasks
Transport to appointments and community activities
Documentation, case notes and reporting
Positive Behaviour Support implementation
Working collaboratively with participants, families and allied health professionals
We are looking for support workers who are:
Reliable, professional and dependable
Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Able to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries
Versatile and available for sleepovers, weekends, fill-in shifts and diverse rosters
Confident working both independently and as part of a team
Committed to person-centred and strengths-based support
What's On Offer?
Permanent Part-Time Positions
Regular, upfront fortnightly rosters
Greater consistency and guaranteed hours
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with participants
Casual Positions
Flexible work arrangements
Variety of shifts and locations
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts and fill-ins
All Positions
Competitive remuneration under the SCHADS Award Level 2
Salary packaging benefits
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive onboarding and training




Ongoing support from experienced leaders and colleagues
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Fitness Passport
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Meaningful and rewarding career opportunities
Essential Requirements
Current Queensland Driver Licence
Registered and comprehensively insured vehicle
Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or able to obtain.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card) or able to obtain.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Working rights within Australia
Our Commitment to Child Safety
At ARC, we are deeply committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment.
We uphold the rights of children and young people and actively implement the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle across all areas of our work.
We expect all staff to share this commitment and promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and empowerment.
Successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding of child safety responsibilities and participate in ongoing safeguarding training.Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting people with disability and are looking for a rewarding career with a respected community organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit yourresume and a brief cover letteroutlining your experience, availability, and interest in the role, including your availability forsleepover and weekend shiftsand your preference of casual or part-time roles.
Applications will be assessed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Join ARC Disability Services and help make a meaningful difference every day.

📌 Casual And Part Time Disability Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Arc Disability Services
📍 Queensland