About Path to Independence Path to Independence is a Queensland-based NDIS provider delivering person-centred support across Supported Independent Living (SIL) and community settings throughout Brisbane, Logan, Moreton Bay, the Gold Coast and Ipswich.
We support participants to pursue their individual goals, develop independent living skills and participate meaningfully in their communities.
Our services are guided by empathy and compassion, participant-centred practice, integrity, continuous learning, collaboration and respect.
About the role We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Residential Care Officer to provide care, supervision and structured support to people with disability living in SIL and other group residential settings.
The Residential Care Officer will assess participants' individual needs and abilities, contribute to the development and implementation of individual support programs, monitor participants' progress and coordinate support with families, guardians, healthcare practitioners and other service providers.
This is more than a routine personal-care position.
The successful candidate will play an active role in participant assessment, support planning, progress monitoring, reporting and the delivery of individual skill-development programs.
Key responsibilities Provide person-centred care and supervision in SIL and group residential settings.
Assess participants' abilities, individual needs, risks and support requirements.
Contribute to the development, implementation and review of individual support and skill-development programs.
Interview and observe participants to assess the nature and extent of their abilities and changing support needs.
Support participants with personal care, mobility, daily living activities, household tasks and community participation.
Implement individual care, health and Positive Behaviour Support plans.




Assist participants to develop independent living, communication, social and community-participation skills.
Monitor participants' health, mood, behaviour, wellbeing and progress.
Identify and report changes in participants' needs, circumstances, health or identified risks.
Coordinate participant support with families, guardians, nurses, allied health professionals and other service providers.
Maintain accurate case notes, progress reports, medication records, incident reports and other participant documentation.
Contribute to participant reviews and updates to individual support plans.
Communicate relevant participant information through reports, handovers and team meetings.
Maintain safe, clean, stable and inclusive residential environments.
Identify, document and escalate participant and service-delivery risks.
Follow approved behaviour support plans and regulated restrictive-practice requirements.
Comply with WHS, infection-control, medication-management, incident-reporting and risk-management procedures.
Maintain participants' privacy, dignity, safety and confidentiality.
Comply with the NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct and relevant legislation.
Qualifications and experience Applicants must have: a relevant Qualification in Disability, Community Services or a related field (e.g. Nursing); or at least three years of relevant experience in residential disability care, SIL or a comparable services environment.
Applicants should also have:



demonstrated experience assessing participants' abilities, needs and support requirements; experience implementing and reviewing individual support or skill-development programs; experience supporting people with complex disability, behavioural or mental-health needs; sound understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and regulated restrictive practices; knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework; strong written communication, documentation and record-keeping skills; confidence using electronic case-management and reporting systems; effective communication, teamwork and conflict-resolution skills; and the ability to work within qualified boundaries, delegated authority and organisational procedures.
Behaviour-support or mental-health training will be highly regarded.
Mandatory requirements The successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain: NDIS Worker Screening clearance; current police check; current First Aid and CPR certification; medication-assistance competency; relevant manual-handling training.
The position may involve rostered work, including evenings, weekends, public holidays.
What we offer A permanent, full-time position.
Salary of AUD $80,000–$90,000 per annum plus superannuation Ongoing training and professional development.
A supportive and inclusive workplace.
Opportunities for career development within a growing NDIS organisation.
Meaningful work supporting participants to build independence and achieve their goals.
How to apply Please submit your current résumé and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position.
Path to Independence is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for participants and employees.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory screening and compliance checks.

📌 Residential Care Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Path to Independence
📍 Queensland