Disability Support Worker

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Overview

Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) – casual role with Queensland Government. Join to apply for the Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) role. You are a compassionate, flexible team player who can also work autonomously to support people with an intellectual disability to live as independently as possible.

Residential Care Officers enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have opportunities and support tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life. Services include accommodation support and short-term centre-based respite. Our aim is to help participants maintain emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being and live their best lives.

Responsibilities (Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To)
  • Performing daily household tasks with participants (menu planning, cooking and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making, and light gardening)
  • Assisting participants to maintain relationships with family, friends, and advocates
  • Helping participants develop and maintain personal independence in their home (personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering, and mealtimes)
  • Assisting participants with personal and health care, including medication support (correct dosages as prescribed), seizure response, and health needs
What Makes a Great Disability Support Worker
  • Passionate about supporting people with disability
  • Positive attitude
  • Good relationship builder
  • Effective communicator
  • Able to show initiative
  • Flexible
  • Well organized
  • Team player
Opportunities and Benefits
  • Award wages with shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances as applicable under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services
  • Flexible shifts
  • Excellent job resources and personal development opportunities
  • Two weeks of paid induction and up to one week of paid service centre training upon successful induction
  • Ongoing specialised accredited training and professional development
  • Access to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance
  • Access to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per year
  • Five weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotation
Daily Experience and Day-to-Day Activities
  • Support participants with daily living activities and personal care as outlined above
How to Apply
  • Read the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guide
  • Complete and submit your Smart Jobs online application and attach requested documents: Cover letter, Resume
  • Complete the casual Disability Support Worker compulsory questionnaire emailed after submission
Vaccination and Health Guidance

It is highly desirable that employees remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccination in line with health guidance. The department will comply with public health requirements and government recommendations. COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory for Residential Care Officers.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/657819/25

Closing Date: Friday, 19th September 2025

Administrative Details

Occupational group: Community Care

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

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