Job Description

Disability Support Worker (Community Access)

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Help people get out, stay connected, and enjoy life.

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About Discover Nursing Australia

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At Discover Nursing Australia, we believe that great support is about building genuine relationships, encouraging independence, and helping people enjoy the things that matter most to them.

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We're looking for friendly, reliable, and compassionate Disability Support Workers (DSWs) who are passionate about supporting participants with community access. Every day is different—you might be accompanying someone to appointments, enjoying a coffee at their favourite café, going shopping, attending local events, exploring parks, participating in hobbies, or supporting them to achieve their personal goals within the community.

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Our goal is simple: to help participants build confidence, increase independence, and enjoy meaningful participation in their community.

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Why Join Our Team?

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We are currently seeking caring and enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to join our growing Brisbane team on a contractor (ABN/Sole Trader) basis.

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Contracting with us provides the flexibility to choose when and where you work while being backed by a supportive, nurse-led organisation.

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What We Offer

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- Flexible working hours that fit around your lifestyle.
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- Choose the participants and shifts that suit you.
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- A variety of community access shifts available across Brisbane.
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- Competitive hourly rates plus transport reimbursement where applicable.
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- Qualified Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
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- Ongoing support from our experienced Registered Nurse and coordination team.
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- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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- A welcoming and supportive team that genuinely values its workers.
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About the Role

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As a Disability Support Worker, you'll make a meaningful difference by supporting participants to engage with their local community and achieve their NDIS goals.

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Your duties may include:

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- Supporting participants to attend appointments.
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- Accompanying participants to cafés, shopping centres, parks, libraries, and community events.
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- Assisting with grocery shopping and everyday errands.
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- Supporting recreational activities, hobbies, and social outings.
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- Encouraging confidence, independence, and social participation.
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- Providing companionship and meaningful community engagement.
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- Assisting participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals through person-centred support.
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Every participant is unique, making each day rewarding and different.

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What You'll Need

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- An active ABN (or willingness to obtain one).
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- Australian working rights.
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- Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent).
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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- Current National Police Check.
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- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
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- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
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- A current driver's licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle, as community access support involves transporting participants to appointments and activities.
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Who We're Looking For

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We're looking for people who are:

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- Friendly, compassionate, and respectful.
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- Reliable and professional.
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- Excellent communicators.
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- Passionate about helping people become more independent.
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- Comfortable working independently while remaining part of a supportive team.
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- Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
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Experience is valued, but a positive attitude, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference are equally important.

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📌 Disability Support Worker (Community Access) (New South Wales)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 New South Wales