Job Description
Disability Support Worker | Cooktown DIDO 2 on / 2 off | Travel & Accom Paid
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 $***** 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.
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📌 Disability Support Worker | Cooktown Dido 2 On / 2 Off | Travel & Accom Paid (Queensland)
🏢 VitalCore Support Services
📍 Queensland