Disability Support Specialist – Flexible Casual Shifts

Disability Support And Tours QLD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible casual shifts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Disability Support & Tours PTY LTD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our Cairns team on a casual basis. You will support NDIS participants with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation to build independence and quality of life.

We offer competitive hourly rates of $42–$46 per hour (up to $95 per hour with loadings), flexible casual shifts, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or equivalent qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility, and genuine passion for supporting people with disability.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support to participants in homes and in the community.
• Assisting with personal care (showering, grooming, dressing, hygiene).
• Supporting daily living tasks (meal prep, cleaning, laundry, household duties).
• Assisting with community access, appointments, shopping, social activities, and recreational outings.
• Encouraging independence, choice, dignity, and community inclusion.
• Communicating effectively with participants, families, carers, and team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability/Community Services or equivalent

Job description

Queensland Disability Support & Tours PTY LTD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our Cairns team on a casual basis. You will support NDIS participants with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation to build independence and quality of life.

We offer competitive hourly rates of $42–$46 per hour (up to $95 per hour with loadings), flexible casual shifts, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.