Job Type: Part-time

About the OrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the RoleYou will provide personalised support to our QCSS (Queensland Community Support Scheme) clients in their homes in Chermside, Stafford, Zillmere, Fitzgibbon, Bracken Ridge, and surrounding areas. You will support people with a disability, illness, or mental health condition to maintain their independence and achieve their goals.This is a permanent part-time chance, approximately 30 hours per fortnight, with working hours available between 7am and 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday, with no evening or sleepover shifts.



School hours can be negotiated for the right candidate. You will be required to travel to support multiple clients each day within Chermside & Northern Suburbs, so a willingness to travel is essential to this role (you will be reimbursed $1.01 cents per kilometre travelled while you work).This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to make a positive impact in their community, while developing their skills and building a career.Key ResponsibilitiesDomestic assistance such as light house cleaning and meal preparationPersonal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and wellbeingSkill development and social supportCommunity access to appointments, social events and shoppingPromote independence according to individual needs and goalsEstablish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their familiesSkills & ExperienceCertificate III in Individual Support, Ageing Support or similarAn Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insuranceStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsExcellent organisational skills,



hygiene practices and problem-solving abilitiesA current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check, QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.BenefitsAn opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people in your local communityGet reimbursed $1.01 cents per kilometre travelled while you workPermanent Part Time hourly rate from $36.22 + SuperAccess to Fitness Passport – a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your areaAccess to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and moreHow to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kristina Kubel at [email protected] with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026.

📌 Home & Community Assistant - QCSS (Female). Permanent Part Time - Chermside & Northern Suburbs (Brisbane)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Brisbane