Disability Support Worker

AbilitiesNQ; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AbilitiesNQ is hiring casual Disability Support Workers to join our Cairns team, supporting young people and individuals with disabilities to build independence, confidence and essential life skills in homes and communities.

This casual opportunity offers flexible shifts across Cairns, with ongoing training and a collaborative team culture to ensure safe, person-centred support in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, community services, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Excellent organisation, adaptability, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support aligned with individual goals and needs.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and mobility.
• Support community access, appointments, and social activities.
• Promote skill development and independence.
• Complete accurate support notes, progress reports and incident documentation.

Skills

Disability support

Community services

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Now Hiring: Casual Disability Support Workers

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. Due to ongoing expansion, casual opportunities are available across Cairns.

These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people and individuals with disabilities to build independence, confidence, and essential life skills within safe and supportive environments.

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Disability Support Worker

As a Disability Support Worker, you will support individuals to live as independently and confidently as possible within their homes and communities, enabling participation in meaningful daily activities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Delivering person-centred support aligned with individual goals and needs
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, medication, and household tasks
• Supporting community access, appointments, and social activities
• Promoting skill development and independence
• Completing accurate support notes, progress reports, and incident documentation

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What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Experience in, disability support, community services, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, empathetic, and professional approach
• Excellent organisation, adaptability, and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight

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Position Details

• Employment Type: Casual
• Locations: Cairns
• Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

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Why Join Us

• Make a genuine difference in people’s lives
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with on-call support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Required Licences & Clearances

• Current Queensland Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Australian Driver’s Licence and comprehensive car insurance (if using a personal vehicle)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  (Support can be provided to obtain this where required)

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Abilities NQ is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workforce that reflects the communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all identities and lived experiences.