As a Disability Support Worker, you are easy to get along with, enthusiastic, sensitive to the needs of others, flexible, positive, a great communicator and able to be a team player as well as work autonomously. You share a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability to live a life as independently as possible. You ensure your participants' emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs are supported to a high standard and living their best lives.We are inviting experienced and dedicated disability support workers who live in Toowoomba to join our team. If this resonates with you and if this is the change you are seeking, the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for someone like you to join our team of disability support workers.Disability Services - Accommodation Support (DSAS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers. Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day. Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have the opportunity and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life. Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support).Successful applicant:Must commit to the full two-week Induction process from 16/11/26 to 27/11/26 work a roster rotate at the completion of Induction program.Must have Certificate III Individual Support and be able to work with and support participants with high and complex support needs.We have a focus on ensuring our diverse staff are well-trained and qualified,



and we pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering the best in disability support services.What makes a great Disability Support Worker?Passionate about supporting people with disabilityPositive attitudeGood relationship builderEffective communicatorAble to show initiativeFlexibleWell organisedTeam playerOpportunities:Award wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State 2016Flexible shiftsExcellent job resources and personal development opportunitiesTwo weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre trainingOngoing specialised accredited training and career development to ensure highly skilled workforceAccess to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insuranceAccess to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per yearFive weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotationWhat would my day look like as a Disability Support Worker?Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making, and light garden activitiesAssisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimesAssisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needsJob Ad Reference: QLD/ /26Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Toowoomba Regional