Family Support Worker – Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Tradern Australia International Care and Training Services
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Benefits
Starting salary from $92,286+ $5,000Location Allowance
$2,500 p.a. Above Award Paymentfor hours worked
Excellent NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary byup to $15,900 p.a.with Eziway Salary Packaging
5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
Birthday Leave + other Above Award Benefits
Extensive support and investment in yourProfessional Development
Access toEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)support
Relocation Assistance may be availableto support your move to Mount Isa
Join a supportive, values-driven organisation making a meaningful difference across North Queensland
Responsibilities
Personal care – Supporting people to cook, shower, groom, take medication safely, move around their home, and more.
Community & social engagement – Encouraging and joining clients as they participate in local activities.
Supporting clients with behavioural & mental health needs – Working with effective Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Practitioners.
Helping families with complex needs – Providing emotional and practical support.
Flexible travel across Sunshine Coast – Bringing care where it's needed most.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree-level qualifications in a relevant human services or community development field with at least 12 months' relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Experience in a similar role using a strengths-based approach to early intervention and family support




Experience and skills in undertaking safety and risk assessments with vulnerable families
An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and contemporary issues impacting communities, and/or experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
A current open driver's licence
The ability to meet relevant Working with Children and worker screening requirements
Experience in community education, group work, community services and/or the not-for-profit or faith-based sector will also be highly regarded.
Application Details
Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain)
Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
First Aid & CPR (or willing to obtain)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module & COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate (free online)
Positive attitude, passion, and physical fitness
Driver's license & reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
Preferred (but not required)
2+ years of experience in disability support
Experience with Restrictive Practices & PBSP
Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Allied Health, or Mental Health
Studying or qualified in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology)
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
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