Independent Disability Support Worker – DIDO Roster

Cairns to Croydon, Far North Queensland
Independent Sole Trader – ABN required
Accommodation available for rent while on roster

Seeking experienced and compassionate sole-trader disability support workers operating as to provide individualised support in the family home to an adult living with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in a remote community in Far North Queensland.

At the heart of this role is supporting the participant remain where they feel most at home surrounded by family and friends, routines and the life they have built. Your support will help them continue living with dignity, comfort and connection in the place that means the most to them.

Applicants should be comfortable with limited local services, changing weather and road conditions, and the realities of living and working in a small rural community.

This is a drive-in, drive-out opportunity, suitable for experienced support workers travelling from Cairns, the Tablelands, Townsville or other Queensland locations.

The successful applicants will work a structured roster, providing consistent support within the participant’s home and community.

Applicants must have:

- A minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or an equivalent qualification

- Higher qualifications in disability, nursing, allied health or community services are highly regarded

- Previous experience supporting people with complex physical or neurological disabilities

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

- Current Blue Card,

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates

- Current unrestricted driver’s licence

- A reliable, registered and appropriately insured vehicle

- An active Australian Business Number





- Current public liability and professional indemnity insurance

- The ability to issue invoices for services provided

- The physical capacity to safely undertake personal care and manual-handling duties

- Robust written communication and documentation skills

- The ability to work independently in a remote environment

- The ability to commit to the full roster block

Highly regarded experience

Preference will be given to applicants with experience or training in:

- Multiple System Atrophy or other progressive neurological conditions

- High-intensity daily personal activities

- Dysphagia and mealtime management

- Orthostatic hypotension or autonomic dysfunction

- Medication support

- Delirium or cognitive changes

- Manual handling and transfers

- Overnight support

Personal qualities

This role will suit someone who is:

- Calm and confident during periods of confusion or physical deterioration

- Patient with speech and communication difficulties

- Respectful of the participant’s home, family and routines

- Observant and able to recognise subtle changes in presentation

- Reliable and committed to completing agreed roster blocks

- Comfortable working in a very remote location

- Professional while also being warm, approachable and practical

- Able to work as part of a small, consistent support team





- Willing to assist with everyday household routines associated with the participant’s support

Roster and location

- Minimum two on two off to be negotiated upon agreement terms

- Drive-in, drive-out arrangement

- Travel from Cairns, the Tablelands, Townsville or other locations

- Accommodation is available for rent during the rostered work period

- Workers must be able to travel independently to and from the work location

- Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and active overnight support

- Detailed shift times will be discussed with suitable applicants

Provider engagement

This opportunity is offered to appropriately established independent providers only.

Independent providers are responsible for maintaining their own:

- ABN

- Relevant insurances

- Taxation and superannuation arrangements

- Professional registrations and worker clearances

- Vehicle and travel arrangements

- Accomodation expenses

- Invoicing and business records

The final engagement arrangements, service rates, roster blocks and responsibilities will be documented in an independent provider service agreement.

How to apply

Please submit your résumé and a short covering letter outlining:

- Your disability-support qualifications

- Your experience with neurological or complex physical disabilities

- Your experience with personal care and manual handling

- Your current location

- Your ability to complete a three-weeks-on, two-weeks-off DIDO roster

- The clearances, licences and contractor insurances you currently hold

- Your available commencement date

- Two recent professional referees

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualification and screening requirements will be considered.

📌 Independent Disability Support Worker (Croydon)
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