Job Description

Join Wesley Mission Queensland as a Disability Support Worker in our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) team. This is hands-on, meaningful work where you support vulnerable people with disability to build independence in their everyday lives.

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- Led by Registered Nurses Trained to practice High Intensity Supports (i.e. Dysphasia management, Epilepsy, Tracheostomy).
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- Provide personal care and daily living support (meals, hygiene, household tasks)
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- Support individuals to build independence and life skills
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- Assist with community access and participation
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- Work collaboratively with a team to deliver active supports and, person-centred care
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What your day can look like nn
- Help someone cook their first independent meal
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- Support a resident to confidently leave home and access the community
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- Deliver responsive support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
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- Build trust through everyday routines, conversations, and shared activities
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This is practical, real work where you can see the impact you make.

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- Free secure in office parking
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- Career progression across various “internal” disability support programs or the wider WMQ business
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- Ongoing training & development
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- Supportive team environment where colleagues’ step in and help
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- Work for a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
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About you n

We’re looking for reliable, genuine people who want to build a career in disability support.

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You will have:

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- A caring, respectful, and patient approach
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- Ability to stay calm under pressure
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- A genuine interest in supporting people to live independently
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Requirements nn
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
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- Current Australian Driver’s Licence – with full comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
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- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
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- Current First Aid & CPR
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- Ability to work at our Wynnum West location
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- Relevant probity checks
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- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
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About the service n

Our Supported Disability Accommodation is more than a service – it’s a home.

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- Supporting choice and independence
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- Building confidence through everyday routines
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- Creating a safe, consistent, and respectful environment
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About Wesley Mission Queensland n

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people across disability, aged care, mental health, and community services for over 100 years.

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- Practical, person-centred support
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- Building independence and wellbeing
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- Supporting our employees as well as the people we serve
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Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

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We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?

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📌 Disability Support Worker-3 (Brisbane)
🏢 Wesley Mission Queensland
📍 Brisbane