Disability Support Worker

Resilience Community Care Pty Ltd; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed fortnightly roster

Flexible shifts

Professional development

Job summary

Resilience Community Care Pty Ltd in Gladstone QLD is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for permanent part-time roles with guaranteed 24–30 hours per week and a fixed fortnightly roster. You will support people living in SIL homes and promote independence and community inclusion.

Key duties include personal care, medication assistance, meal planning, documentation, and coordinating with families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• National Police Check; Australian Driver Licence with vehicle.
• Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL).
• Experience with medication administration and manual handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and hygiene.
• Assist with medication administration per participant plans and RCC procedures.
• Plan and prepare meals; assist with domestic tasks and maintain a safe home.
• Support participants to attend appointments and access community.
• Complete shift notes, progress notes and incident reports accurately.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, allied health professionals and RCC team.
• Promote participant rights, dignity, independence and informed choice.

Skills

Disability support

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Certificate IV in Disability

First Aid & CPR

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

Resilience Community Care Pty Ltd – Gladstone QLD

Permanent Part-Time | Guaranteed 24–30 Hours Per Week | Fixed Fortnightly Roster | Additional Hours Available | Commencing Early September 2026

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Resilience Community Care is expanding our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and is seeking experienced, compassionate, and reliable Permanent Part-Time Disability Support Workers to join our growing team.

These positions offer the security of guaranteed 24–30 hours per week, a fixed fortnightly roster, and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts where available.

Successful applicants will commence early September 2026, following completion of our recruitment, compliance, and induction process.

If you're passionate about empowering people with disability to achieve their goals and enjoy a rewarding career with a supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred supports to participants living within Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.

Working in accordance with the NDIS Practice Standards, participant support plans, behaviour support plans, and Resilience Community Care policies and procedures, you will assist participants to live safely, independently, and with dignity while promoting choice, control, and community inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assisting with medication administration in accordance with participant plans and RCC procedures.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Supporting participants to attend appointments and access their local community.
• Supporting participants with complex care needs and behaviours of concern.
• Safely using mobility and manual handling equipment including hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment.
• Monitoring participant wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns.
• Completing accurate electronic shift notes, progress notes and incident reports.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, allied health professionals and the wider RCC team. and other Service Providers.
• Promoting participant rights, dignity, independence and informed choice.

What We Offer

At Resilience Community Care we value our people and recognise the important work they do every day.

We offer:

• Fixed fortnightly roster
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Positive and inclusive team culture
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Passionate about supporting people with disability.
• Reliable, compassionate and professional.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable supporting participants with varying support needs, including complex supports and behaviours of concern.
• Confident using electronic systems to complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Flexible to work across a rotating roster.

Applicants must have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Disability Services or an equivalent qualification (Minimum Requirement).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Reliable, registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
• Smartphone with internet access.
• Current legal right to work in Australia.
• Certificate IV in Disability or Individual Support.
• Experience supporting participants within Supported Independent Living (SIL).
• Experience supporting participants with mental health, psychosocial disability, complex care needs or behaviours of concern.
• Experience with medication administration and manual handling equipment.

Working Hours

Resilience Community Care operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Successful applicants must be available to work across a rotating fortnightly roster which may include:

• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Active night shifts
• Public holidays

Additional shifts may be available to employees seeking extra hours.

Why Choose Resilience Community Care?

At Resilience Community Care, we believe exceptional support starts with exceptional people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, supported and empowered to provide outstanding care to the people we support.

If you're looking for secure employment, consistent hours, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Resilience Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. All successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with the NDIS Practice Standards, the NDIS Code of Conduct, and Resilience Community Care policies and procedures