Disability Support Worker - Caloundra

The Co-Group Limited; Nambour; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and specialised training

Flexible shift opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Sleepover allowance

Job summary

The Co-Group Limited is hiring experienced Disability Support Workers across the Sunshine Coast, including Glasshouse Mountains, Caloundra, Landsborough, Coolum, Aroona and Caboolture. You will support participants in Supported Independent Living homes with personalized care and community access in a fast‑paced, supportive team environment.

Roles cover children, youth and adults with complex needs, mental health challenges and significant medical support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in disability, complex care, mental health, nursing, youth work or related field.
• Current Blue Card was supplied and current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• NDIS quality and safety training completed or willing to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred support in SIL homes and in the community.
• Assist with personal care, daily routines, meals and medication as required.
• Maintain shift notes and incident reports to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
• Work with participants across multiple shifts and locations on the Sunshine Coast.

Skills

Disability support experience

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Disability Support Workers | Multiple Opportunities Across the Sunshine Coast

Your experience matters. Find a role that matches your skills.

We’re looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team across:

Glasshouse Mountains | Caloundra | Landsborough | Coolum | Aroona | Caboolture

Our participants live in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes funded through the NDIS, with support tailored to their individual needs, goals and level of independence.

We have a variety of opportunities supporting children, young people and adults, from complex behaviours and high medical needs through to everyday support in the home and community.

Whether you thrive in a fast-paced complex environment, have experience with high medical and physical support, or enjoy working with children and young people, we have opportunities to suit your skills and experience.

Where Does Your Experience Fit?

Complex Behaviours & Mental Health

Supporting participants with mental health challenges, neurodevelopmental conditions, intellectual impairments and trauma‑related behaviours.

Experience valued:

complex behaviours

• self-harm
• verbal and physical aggression
• mental health
• de‑scalation
• PBSP
• Restrictive Practices
• strong professional boundaries

High Medical & Physical Support

Providing hands‑on, person‑centred support to NDIS participants with significant physical, personal care and health support needs.

Experience valued:

non‑verbal communication

• epilepsy & seizure management
• PEG feeding
• hoisting
• manual handling
• continence care
• personal care

Child & Youth Support

Supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex behaviours, with a focus on safety, consistency, trust and positive relationships.

Experience valued:

residential care

• youth work
• child safety
• complex behaviours
• trauma‑informed care
• strong professional boundaries

What Could Your Day Look Like?

No two days are the same. You could be supporting a participant with their personal care and daily routines, preparing meals, assisting with medication, heading out into the community, or helping them work towards greater independence. You’ll also keep clear shift notes and incident reports to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Depending on the role, you may work alongside a supportive team in a SIL environment or provide one‑on‑one support, building a genuine connection with the participant and making a meaningful difference in their day.

Shift Availability

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 2:00pm – 6:00am Sleepover ($140 sleepover allowance)
• 10:00pm – 6:00am Active/Awake

Why Join Us?

• $40.00+ casual hourly rate based on experience, plus penalties
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal & entertainment benefits
• Paid onboarding & specialised training
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible shift opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

What We're Looking For

We want people who are experienced, reliable, calm under pressure and genuinely passionate about quality support.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience in disability, complex care, mental health, nursing, youth work or a related field
• Current Blue Card
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid & CPR
• NDIS Quality, Safety and You module
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

Find Your Fit

Tell us where your experience is strongest, which location you’re interested in and your preferred shifts.

We’ll help match you with an opportunity that suits your skills, experience and availability.