About the role

We're looking for compassionate and dedicated support workers based in Cairns to join VitalCore Support Services on our Cooktown rotation. It works like FIFO, except you drive: 2 weeks on in Cooktown, then 2 weeks off at home. This is a casual role supporting adults with disabilities and the elderly in the Cooktown community, where support workers are hard to find and you'll make a real difference to people's independence and quality of life. We have multiple positions available and can start the right people immediately.

How the rotation works

- 2 weeks on in Cooktown, 2 weeks off at home in Cairns

- You drive to Cooktown at the start of each swing and home at the end (around 330 km each way on the sealed Mulligan Highway)

- Your drive time is paid at the rate for that day, from start to finish, both ways

- You're paid $1.05 per km for the drive, both ways

- Your own motel room in Cooktown is fully paid for the whole swing

- Full time hours are available while you're on swing, with a mix of shorter visits and 4 to 6 hour shifts

- You'll complete our training and induction before your first swing

What you'll be doing

- Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and laundry

- Provide social and emotional support, engaging clients in activities and outings around Cooktown

- Advocate for clients and liaise with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders

- Maintain accurate client records and documentation

- Adhere to workplace policies, procedures and quality standards

What we're looking for

- Relevant qualifications in aged care, disability support or a related field

- Certificate III in aged care, disability support or a related field is optimal

- Previous experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities





- Minimum of 6 months' experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities is optimal

- Live in or near Cairns and able to commit to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation in Cooktown

- A current driver's licence and your own reliable car for the drive to Cooktown and for transporting clients

- A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check before you start

- Current First Aid certification is required at commencement

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Empathy, patience and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives

- Reliable, flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team

Candidates must have valid Australian work authorisation to be eligible for this position.

What we offer

- Casual rates from $39 per hour on weekdays up to $66.26 per hour on Sundays, plus super

- Paid drive time and $1.05 per km both ways, every swing

- Your own motel room in Cooktown, fully paid

- Kilometres paid when you use your car for clients

- Full-time hours on swing and 2 full weeks off at home

- Training and induction before your first swing, plus ongoing training and development

- Access to our employee assistance program and discounts on healthcare services

- A supportive team behind you while you're working remotely

About us

VitalCore Support Services is a registered NDIS provider delivering disability and aged support across Queensland. We're now building a dedicated team for Cooktown, where plenty of people have funding for support but can't find workers to deliver it, and our DIDO rotation is how we're changing that. We focus on high-quality, personalised care that builds our clients' independence and wellbeing. Our mission is to empower individuals, foster community connections, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Apply now to join our Cooktown team and make a real difference in a community that needs you.

📌 Disability Support Worker | Cooktown DIDO 2 on / 2 off | Travel & Accom Paid (Cairns)
🏢 VitalCore Support Services
📍 Cairns