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/n Help people get out, stay connected, and enjoy life./n
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/n About Discover Nursing Australia/n
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/n 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./n
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/n 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./n
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/n Our goal is simple: to help participants build confidence, increase independence, and enjoy meaningful participation in their community./n
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/n Why Join Our Team?/n
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/n We are currently seeking caring and enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to join our growing Brisbane team on a contractor (ABN/Sole Trader) basis./n
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/n Contracting with us provides the flexibility to choose when and where you work while being backed by a supportive, nurse-led organisation./n
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/n What We Offer:/n
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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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- Professional 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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/n About the Role/n
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/n 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./n
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Your duties may include:/n
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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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/n Every participant is unique, making each day rewarding and different./n
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/n What You'll Need:/n
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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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/n Who We're Looking For:/n
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/n We're looking for people who are:/n
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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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/n Experience is valued, but a positive attitude, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference are equally significant./n
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/n Apply Today/n
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/n If you're passionate about helping people connect with their community and live more independent, fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you./n
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/n Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to:/n
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[email protected]/n
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/n Join Discover Nursing Australia and help make every community outing an opportunity for connection, confidence, and independence./n
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Community Access) (Newcastle)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Newcastle