Community Disability Support Worker Cairns

Royal Rehab Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

HCF private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Career growth opportunities

QLeave

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership

Friendly culture

Job summary

Royal Rehab Group is seeking a casual Disability Support Worker to assist clients in the Cairns region, working between 10 and 20 hours per week with cover for sick and annual leave. The role involves community-based support, daily living activities, and transport assistance.

You'll join a values-driven team focused on empowering clients to achieve goals in real-world settings, with flexible shifts and inclusive work culture. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

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 activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions
• Engagement in social events
• Transportation assistance where required
• Meal preparation and other in-home supports

Job description

Please note: We are needing a female DSW due to clients needs working between 10 to 20 hours a week as well as sick leave and annual leave cover.

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 to join our wonderful Cairns team, someone who has open availability. 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

Your role will go beyond daily care - you will be instrumental in promoting independence, dignity, and choice, while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

About You

This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start. 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.

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

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.