Community Disability Support Worker Atherton

Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney; Atherton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 18550 AUD

Health insurance discounts

Employee discounts

Career growth

Long service leave

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership

Friendly team

Job summary

Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney – Atherton offers a casual Community Disability Support Worker role in the QLD community. You will support individuals with daily living activities, participate in community outings, and assist with meal prep and home-based supports.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage flexibility, especially weekend availability, with sleepover duties as needed. A focus on person-centred care and respectful engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain).
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain).
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Accessing the community for shopping, appointments and day-to-day activities.
• Participation in a range of scheduled activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions.
• Engagement in social events.
• Transportation assistance where required.
• Meal preparation and other simple in-home supports.

Skills

Weekend availability

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Disability support experience

Job description

Community Disability Support Worker Atherton

Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney – Atherton QLD

Casual/Temporary

Please note:We are currently needing someone with availability to work weekends (preferably female due to our clients needs) for afternoon shifts and do an occasional sleepover at our SIL. Ideally we are needing someone who also has experience supporting clients with Schizophrenia.

About Us

At Breakthru, we're all about people –their goals, their potential, and their future. As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we’re here to back every breakthrough moment. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you’ll be backed by one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitations services. This means you’ll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people’s lives. At Breakthru, you won’t be stuck behind a desk — you’ll be out in the community, working side‑by‑side with clients where it matters most. Whether it's in homes, workplaces, or local neighbourhoods, you'll build real connections and help people achieve their goals in real‑world settings. Join a values‑driven team that supports your growth, offers meaningful work, and empowers you to make a real difference every day. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

About the role…

We’re seeking a casual team member with flexibility to adapt to the needs of the individuals we support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accessing the community for shopping, appointments and day-to-day activities
• Participation in a range of scheduled activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions
• Engagement in social events
• Transportation assistance where required
• Meal preparation and other simple in-home supports

About you…

This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you're looking to step back from a demanding role in essential services, have personal or family experience with disability that you’re ready to turn into a meaningful career, want to pick up additional shifts alongside your current job, or are just beginning your journey in the disability sector — we’d love to hear from you.

Your focus is always on the person – their goals, their needs, and their potential

Essential Criteria:

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain)

Your Royal Rewards…

• Salary Packaging:Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!)
• Benefits:Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards:Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth:Genuine career opportunities
• QLeave:Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
• Work life balance:Flexible work arrangements
• Salary:Competitive remuneration
• Leadership:Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture:Friendly and close‑knit team environment

We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s next…

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter.

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.