Disability Support Worker - Immediate Start

Sisters in the City; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Build consistent weekly rosters

Supportive office team

Ongoing professional development

Diverse and interesting participants

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Sisters in the City is seeking Disability Support Workers for Brisbane-based roles with immediate-start shifts across multiple regions. You will provide person-centred in-home and community support to NDIS participants, focusing on safety, dignity and independence.

Role involves one-on-one support, collaboration with families and allied health teams, and participant-focused documentation. Flexible rosters, ongoing development, and a supportive, inclusive workplace are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support preferred but not essential.
• Must have current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Driver Licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to NDIS participants in homes and community.
• Assist with personal care, meal prep, medication prompting and transport.
• Record progress notes and communicate with families and health professionals.
• Work collaboratively to build participant independence and outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Person-centred

One-on-one support

Great communication

Education

Certificate III in relevant field

Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability/Community Services

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Blue Card

First Aid & CPR

Australian Driver Licence

Comprehensive car insurance

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Immediate Start

Join a growing NDIS provider where people come first.

Sisters in the City is a queer and nurse-owned NDIS provider supporting people with physical disability, psychosocial disability and complex health needs across Brisbane. We\'re expanding our Disability Support Worker team and are looking for compassionate, reliable and person-centred workers who enjoy building genuine long-term relationships with participants.

We have open rosters across Brisbane\'s north, south and west right now, with immediate-start shifts available and ongoing opportunities to grow your roster as our participant base continues to expand.

Whether you\'re an experienced Disability Support Worker, studying Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Allied Health, or simply looking for a provider that genuinely values quality support over rushed visits, we\'d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you\'ll provide individualised support to NDIS participants in their homes and throughout the community.

Supports may include:

• Community access
• Personal care
• Domestic assistance
• Meal preparation
• Medication prompting
• Capacity building
• Transport to appointments
• Social and recreational activities
• Mental health support
• Behavioural support implementation
• Progress notes and documentation
• Working collaboratively with families and allied health professionals

Every participant is different, and you\'ll receive client-specific training before commencing supports.

Current Service Areas

We\'re currently recruiting support workers across several Brisbane service regions, and we aim to match staff to their preferred region wherever possible to reduce travel time and support consistent, long-term participant relationships. Our current focus is:

• North / Inner Brisbane: Brisbane City through the inner north and northside suburbs.
• South Brisbane / Logan: Brisbane City through to the southside and Logan corridor.
• West Brisbane / Ipswich Region: Brisbane City through the western corridor and into the Ipswich area.

Additional opportunities become available regularly across Brisbane as our services grow. Applicants are encouraged to let us know which areas they\'re comfortable travelling to. Where possible, we roster support workers within one primary service region to minimise travel and maximise consistency for both staff and participants.

*Where possible, we roster our support workers within one primary service region to minimise travel and maximise consistency for both staff and participants.

What We\'re Looking For

You\'ll be someone who:

• Enjoys working one-on-one with people
• Is reliable and professional
• Communicates with warmth and respect
• Can work independently while remaining part of a supportive team
• Is passionate about person-centred support
• Values consistency and building genuine rapport with participants

Experience supporting people with disability, psychosocial disability or mental health conditions is highly regarded but not essential for every role.

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Reliable motor vehicle
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Legal right to work in Australia
• An industry relevant qualification at Certificate 3 level or higher

Highly Regarded

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services
• Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Allied Health qualifications (or current study)
• Experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability
• Mental Health First Aid
• Personal care experience
• Medication competency
• Behaviour support experience
• Experience mental health and complex support needs

Why Join Sisters in the City?

We know great support starts with supporting our staff.

When you join Sisters in the City, you\'ll enjoy:

• Flexible work that fits your availability
• Opportunities to build consistent weekly rosters
• A supportive and approachable office team

• Ongoing professional development
• Diverse and interesting participants
• A genuinely inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated
• Opportunities to grow your hours as we continue expanding

We\'re proud of the relationships we build with both our participants and our staff. Our goal isn't simply filling shifts - it's matching the right worker with the right participant so everyone can thrive.

About Us

Sisters in the City is a Brisbane-based, queer and nurse-owned NDIS provider delivering disability support, psychosocial recovery support, community nursing and capacity-building services across Brisbane. We believe disability support is about more than completing tasks. It\'s about helping people build independence, confidence, meaningful relationships and lives they choose for themselves.

As our organisation continues to grow, we\'re looking for Disability Support Workers who share those values and want to grow with us.

If you\'re passionate about making a genuine difference in people\'s lives, we\'d love to hear from you.

We\'re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Sisters in the City proudly supports diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are members of or allies to the LGBT+ community. Some positions require specific gender due to client care requirements as permitted under Queensland anti-discrimination legislation.