Disability Support Worker

Disability Matters; Atherton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Matters is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to assist NDIS participants across the Atherton Tablelands. You will provide person-centred support for daily living, community access, and activities, with a roster that suits various lifestyles.

All experience levels are welcome, as the right attitude and heart matter most. Join a dedicated, supportive team in a not-for-profit with over 30 years serving the community.

Qualifications

• All experience levels welcome.
• Genuine empathy and compassion for others.
• Professional attitude and work ethic.
• Reliability — participants depend on you.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Respect for diversity and individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Join our dedicated team of support workers to assist NDIS participants across the Atherton Tablelands.
• Provide person-centred support with daily living, community access, activities and more.
• We welcome people from all backgrounds and experience levels; the right attitude matters most.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

We're looking for professional, caring and compassionate people to join our team. If you want a career where every day genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

NFP Salary Packaging

Why Choose Us

A workplace with real purpose

Working at Disability Matters is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful — a not‑for‑profit organisation with over 30 years of dedication to the Tablelands community.

Flexible Hours

We operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so there's a roster to suit almost any lifestyle. Whether you need part-time, casual or full-time work, we'll work with you.

Make a Difference

Every shift you work directly improves the life of someone in your community. The impact you have is real, immediate and deeply personal for the people you support.

Supportive Team

You'll join a warm, inclusive team that genuinely looks out for one another. Our diverse workforce brings together people from all walks of life, united by a common passion.

30+ Years of Excellence

Disability Matters has been delivering quality supports since the late 1990s. You'll be joining an organisation with a long, proud reputation in the Atherton Tablelands community.

What We Look For

You don't need experience — you need heart

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experience levels. What matters most is that you genuinely care about the people you work with and are committed to making a positive difference in their lives.

We provide training and mentorship to help you grow into the role. If you have the right attitude, everything else can be learned.

• Genuine empathy and compassion for others
• Professional attitude and work ethic
• Reliability — participants depend on you being there
• Ability to work well within a team
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Respect for diversity and individual needs

Open positions

We're currently accepting applications for the roles below. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we appreciate your patience — we will respond to all applicants.

Now Accepting Applications

Disability Support Worker

Join our dedicated team of support workers to assist NDIS participants across the Atherton Tablelands. You'll provide person‑centred support with daily living, community access, activities and more. All experience levels welcome — we're looking for the right person, not just the right resume.

Our Values

Why Choose Us

Everything we do is guided by our core values — the principles that make Disability Matters the organisation it is today.

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Safe

We maintain the highest standards of safety for our participants, our staff and our community at all times.

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Professional

We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards in every interaction, every shift and every decision we make.

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Accountable

We are transparent, honest and responsible in everything we do. Our participants and their families can trust us completely.

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Reliable

People depend on us being there. We show up, we follow through, and we deliver consistent support you can count on.

K

Kind

Compassion and warmth are at the heart of everything we do. Small acts of kindness make an enormous difference every day.

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Community

We're proud to be a local community organisation. We're here because of this community — and we're here for it.

Get in Touch

Have questions? Contact us today.

Our friendly team is happy to answer any questions about working at Disability Matters. Contact us today — we'd love to hear from you.