Disability Support Worker (DSW)

Discover Nursing Australia; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Public Liability Insurance

On-call RN support

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia in Tinana, Queensland is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers on a contractual ABN basis to support participants in home and community settings.

Shifts may include weekday, weekends, nights and holidays with flexibility to nominate availability. You will provide personal care, domestic assistance, community access and transport support, backed by a nurse-led organisation and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Professional, reliable and participant-focused approach to disability support.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (citizenship, permanent residency or suitable visa).
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check required.
• First Aid and CPR essential.
• NDIS Orientation Module completion recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in home and community settings with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide domestic assistance and community access support.
• Transport participants to appointments and activities as required.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards and participate in orientation and development activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Proactive

Flexible scheduling

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid Certificate

CPR certification

National Police Check

Job description

About the Job:

Disability Support Worker (DSW) – Tinana, QLD 4650

Join a team that values flexibility, empowerment, and meaningful community impact.

About Discover Nursing Australia:

Discover Nursing Australia is a dedicated disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.

We provide person-centred support that is compassionate, respectful and tailored to each participant’s individual needs, preferences and goals. Our Disability Support Workers (DSWs) play an important role in supporting participants in their homes and communities, including with personal care, daily living activities, community access and social participation.

Current Opportunity – Tinana, QLD 4650

We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable and proactive Disability Support Workers in Tinana, Queensland 4650 and surrounding areas to join our growing team on a contractual (sole trader/ABN) basis.

This contracting model provides greater flexibility to manage your availability and select the supports you are comfortable providing, while being backed by an established, professional and nurse-led organisation.

Why Contract with Us?

• Flexibility to nominate your own availability and preferred working hours.
• Choose the types of supports you are comfortable providing, including personal care, domestic assistance and community access.
• Competitive hourly rates and applicable transport reimbursements.
• Flexibility to take breaks or holidays according to your availability.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance provided.
• Access to a supportive Sydney-based on-call team of qualified Registered Nurses.
• Ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to develop your experience while operating as an independent contractor.

Role Details:

Depending on participant requirements, shifts may be available across:

• Weekday daytime and evening hours
• Weekends
• Nights
• Public holidays
• Personal care and assistance with daily living
• Domestic assistance
• Community access and social participation
• Transport to appointments, shopping, activities and other community-based commitments

Where a participant requires transport as part of their support, applicable travel and vehicle reimbursements will be discussed in accordance with the engagement arrangements.

What You’ll Need:

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:

• A registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Evidence of current working rights in Australia, such as Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or an appropriate visa.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
• A current and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).
• A current National Police Check issued within the last three years.
• A valid First Aid Certificate issued within the last three years.
• Current CPR certification issued within the last 12 months.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach to disability support.

Depending on the participant and duties, a current driver licence and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle may also be required.

Join Discover Nursing Australia and help provide high-quality, person-centred support that makes a meaningful difference in participants’ everyday lives.