Disability Services - Accommodation Support (DSAS) value robust 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 23/11/26 to 04/11/26Current Provisional or Open 'C' or 'CA' class Australian driver's licence.Certificate IV in Disability Support.Current RTO-issued First Aid (within last 3 years) and CPR (within last 12 months) (or willingness to obtain prior to commencing induction)National Disability Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencing induction).Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - 'Quality, Safety and You' and Supporting Effective Communication (or willingness to complete free modules prior to commencing induction link).Opportunities: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 professional development to ensurehighly 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 needsProvide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex behaviours, intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, and/or dual diagnoses.Implement and follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and behaviour support plans to promote positive outcomes and enhance participant wellbeing.Deliver support using trauma-informed approaches that recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on individualsI can see myself as a Disability Support Worker, how do I apply?Read the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guideComplete and submit your Smart Jobs online application and attach requested documents:Cover letterResumeCurrent download of your FULL USI vocational education training (VET) transcriptComplete the Disability Support Worker compulsory questionnaire emailed after the submission of your Smart Jobs application.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705835/26Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane