Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer)

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid induction

Five weeks vacation per year

QSuper access

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist participants in living independently in accommodation settings. You will support daily living activities, personal care, meals, and health needs, while valuing participant rights and choices.

The role offers a two-week induction, flexible shifts, ongoing accredited training, and opportunities for career development within a highly skilled team.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Perform daily household tasks with participants, such as menu planning, cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry and light garden activities.
• Assist participants with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and enjoyable mealtimes, while maintaining relationships with family and carers.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, using trauma-informed approaches and Positive Behaviour Support where appropriate.

Job description

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 04/11/26- Current 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). https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/course/index.php?categoryid=2Opportunities:- 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 2016- Flexible 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 ensure- Highly 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 individualsI can see myself as a Disability Support Worker, how do I apply?1. Read the Disability Support Worker role profile and applicant guide2. Complete and submit your Smart Jobs online application and attach requested documents:- Cover letter- Resume- Current download of your FULL USI vocational education training (VET) transcript3. Complete the Disability Support Worker compulsory questionnaire emailed after the submission of your Smart Jobs application.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705941/26Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.