Why choose us?

- Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free
- Paid Parental Leave (eligible employees)
- Flexible work hours around your availability
- Matched voluntary super contributions up to 1%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid training and ongoing learning & development

About the role You will be assisting our clients on outings with both one-on-one support and at social groups. Each day will be a little different, we aim to provide fun – not only for our clients but for you too! You might find yourself attending trips to nearby attractions, assisting with an arts and craft class or attending lunches and activities at a respite centre.

What will this look like on a day-to-day basis?

You will be

- Driving clients to and from event locations whilst always maintaining exceptional customer service
- Providing direct personal care to the client, including assisting clients with their mobility, assisting clients in and out of a vehicle, assistance with meals or toileting, or other identified needs
- Assisting clients socially on a one-on-one basis including sitting and conversing with clients
- Supporting coordination of events and ensuring that activities run as planned
- Liaising with event coordinators and office personnel as required
- Recognising, monitoring and reporting on client's conditions and needs
- Assisting with administrative tasks and other program support as required

Other things you might like to know

- You may be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with kilometre-reimbursement offered
- Current Traffic History report will be required




- Paid compliance checks offered including NDIS Worker Screening

What skills and experience do you need to be a Lifestyle Assistant?

1. Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e., Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services
2. Current open Driver’s License (Light Rigid is desirable, but not essential)
3. Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry
4. The commitment to represent Comlink Australia with pride and help make lives better
5. Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and Homelessness

Ready to make an impact? Be bold. Be quirky. Be you!

Ditch the corporate script. Tell us who you really are and the value you bring.

Superpowers welcome. Mic drop optional. ?✨

Applications close: 10th September 2026

About Comlink Australia

Comlink Australia is a purpose-driven organisation where people feel included, supported and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We would love to introduce you to our values…

Our table is round / See the human /The right way, and again / Brilliantly Bold / Make a little magic

Celebrating diversity

We foster an inclusive equal employment chance culture, celebrating diversity in all its hues. We invite individuals from diverse backgrounds, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, and all walks of life to apply. We believe in a tapestry of ethnicities, nurturing mutual respect and understanding.

📌 Lifestyle Assistant (Cairns)
🏢 Comlink Australia
📍 Cairns