Disability Support Worker

DCC Industry Group Careers; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Competitive hourly rate

Training & support

Career progression

EAP access

Team culture

Job summary

DCC Industry Group is seeking a caring Disability Support Worker to assist people living with disability, including young people with complex behaviours, to live more independently and stay connected to the community. Role includes personal care, meal prep, medication assistance, and light housekeeping, with a focus on companionship and supporting attendance at appointments and activities.

A 24/7 rotating roster is required, with a minimum of 24 hours per week and potential for more hours as we

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or equivalent, or willing to obtain.
• 12 months’ experience in disability support work preferred.
• Current Blue Card and Yellow Card.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current Australian driver’s license, registration and comprehensive insurance.
• National Police Check or willing to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• LCS check or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with medications, meal prep, and light household tasks.
• Offer companionship and community participation support.
• Help clients attend appointments, day programs, and activities.
• Support clients to achieve individual goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

First Aid & CPR

Blue Card & Yellow Card

Police Check

Job description

About The Role:
We’re looking for our next caring and reliable Disability Support Worker (known internally as Professional Care Worker) superstar to support people living with disability, including young people with complex behaviours. In this role, you will be supporting clients with everyday tasks with a focus to live more independently and stay connected to the community. This includes personal care such as showering, dressing and grooming, as well as medication assistance, meal preparation, and light household tasks like cleaning and laundry.

You’ll also provide companionship and assistance in the community. These tasks include support clients to attend appointments, day programs and activities, and supporting people to achieve their individual goals.

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, and a strong communicator, with a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals. These roles are ideal for those who can commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week, with the opportunity for increased hours as we continue to grow. Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster is essential.

What’s On Offer:

• Secure Part-time employment at an attractive rate commensurate of experience and qualification ranging from $30.46 to $38.50 base rate, plus superannuation

• Applicable shift allowances as per the SCHADS award

• Culturally inclusive and supportive environment

• Training and on-going support with the opportunity for career progression.

• A positive and supportive team culture and regular debriefs.

• Meaningful and rewarding work that empowers people with disabilities

• Regular team meetings and access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or equivalent, or willing to obtain

• 12 months’ experience in disability support work is ideal

• Current Blue Card and Yellow Card

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• Current Australian driver’s license, registration and comprehensive insurance

• National Police Check or willing to obtain

• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

• LCS check or willing to obtain

About DCC

At DCC Industry Group, we're committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.

Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based support that creates lasting outcomes.

When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.

Should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [e-mail]

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.