Development Worker | Disability

Staffing Options; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive and friendly work enviro

Paid lunch breaks and birthday leave

Convenient office location with public

Access to EAP

Job summary

Staffing Options in New Farm, Brisbane, is seeking a Development Worker to support people with disabilities into valued community roles. You will build trusting relationships, mentor staff, and promote a person-centred, inclusive service approach within a collaborative team.

The role offers flexible hours (30–38 per week) with options for full-time or part-time employment, located in a vibrant office near public transport. A focus on ethical practice and teamwork guides daily work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in disability or aged care.
• Tertiary qualifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Australian statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to support people to engage in community roles.

Responsibilities

• Explore, design and develop individualised supports.
• Engage support workers and team leaders with suitable skills.
• Induct and provide ongoing training for the person’s support workers.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Create a culture where the person is central and home is prioritized.
• Keep the support focused on the person at all times.
• Communicate goals, clarify procedures and reinforce processes.
• Assist the person to own vision, goals and procedures.
• Equip staff with skills to communicate respectfully.
• Tailor training to the person’s needs.
• Map networks and link formal and informal supports.
• Help the person establish networks and community involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social welfare

Job description

Either full-time hours or part-time hours available

Join a supportive team in the communities/disabilities sector

Located in a vibrant office in New Farm

Maintain quality of service by adhering to core principles of a person centred and community-based service approach

Position Overview

As a member of the Development Worker Team, you will be responsible for building trusting relationships, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. Your expertise in supporting people with disability into socially valued roles, and person-centred practices will be essential in guiding individuals through life transitions and helping them develop valued community roles.

This role can either be full-time or part-time, working between 30 – 38 hours per week, depending on the preference of the successful applicant.

In collaboration with the person and their families/network, and Staffing Options’ colleagues explore, design and where required establish individualised support arrangements that will –

• Explore, design and develop individualised supports
• Engage support workers, team leaders/facilitators who have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience
• Induct, and provide ongoing and refresher training for the person’s support workers
• Provide supervision and mentoring of support staff and/or team leader to achieve the person’s goals and outcomes, including the performance management of support staff as required
• Create a culture where everyone feels valued and respected and the primacy of the person’s home over a workplace is considered
• Keep the support focused on the person at all times
• Communicate the person’s goals, clarify procedures and reinforce processes
• Help the team members commit and assist the person they support to take ownership of vision, goals and procedures
• Equip support workers with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with the person they are supporting
• Tailor training to the specific needs of the person the team supports
• Map networks and link formal and informal support, and identify gaps
• Assist person to establish networks, develop supported decision‑making plans, engage in work or in the life of their community

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional who shares our commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.

Tertiary qualifications in social welfare or related fields are preferred

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the disability or aged care sector

Strong understanding of Australian statutory and regulatory compliance in the disability sector

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on conflict resolution and teamwork

The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, ethical practice, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, ensuring that the needs of the individuals and families we support are met effectively.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Paid lunch breaks and birthday leave
• Convenient office location with public transport access
• Access to EAP