Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award wages with shift allowances

Two weeks paid induction

Five weeks vacation per year when full

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Australia seeks a Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) to help participants with intellectual disabilities live as independently as possible. You’ll focus on emotional, social, financial and physical well-being each day.

Role includes daily living support, personal care, medication help, and implementing Positive Behaviour Support. Induction, ongoing training, and competitive award wages are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability Support required.
• Current First Aid certificate (last 3 years) and CPR (last 12 months).
• National Disability Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You and Supporting Effective Communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily household tasks for participants: meals, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting and safe mealtimes.
• Support health care needs, including medication administration per prescriptions.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support using PBS and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)

As a Disability Support Worker, you are easy to get along with, enthusiastic, sensitive to the needs of others, flexible, positive, a great communicator and able to be a team player as well as work autonomously. You share a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability to live a life as independently as possible. You ensure your participantsￂ emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs are supported to a high standard and living their best lives.

We are inviting experienced and dedicated disability support workers who live in Geebung to join our team. If this resonates with you and if this is the change you are seeking, the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for someone like you to join our team of disability support workers. Disability Services - Accommodation Support (DSAS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers.

Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day. Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have the opportunity and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life. Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support).

Successful Applicant Must commit to the full two-week Induction process from 23/11/26 to 04/11/26Current Provisional or Open “C” or “CA” class Australian driver's licence.

Certificate IV in Disability Support. Current RTO-issued First Aid (within last 3 years) and CPR (within last 12 months) (or willingness to obtain prior to commencing induction)National Disability Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencing induction).

Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - ‘Quality, Safety and You' and Supporting Effective Communication (or willingness to complete free modules prior to commencing induction link). Opportunities

Award wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State 2016Flexible shifts

Excellent job resources and personal development opportunities

Two weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre training

Ongoing specialised accredited training and professional development to ensurehighly skilled workforce

Access to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance

Access to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per year

Five weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotationWhat would my day look like as a Disability Support Worker?Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making, and light garden activities

Assisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimes

Assisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs

Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex behaviours, intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, and/or dual diagnoses. Implement and follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and behaviour support plans to promote positive outcomes and enhance participant wellbeing. Deliver support using trauma-informed approaches that recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705835/26Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026Occupational group Community Care