Disability Support Worker | Springfield | Afternoon and Awake Night Shifts Only

MS Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Professional Development

Not-for-profit employer

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

MS Queensland is seeking Disability Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based care for individuals with high and complex support needs in Springfield. Afternoon and Awake Night Shifts are available, with a minimum 10 hours per fortnight and potential for more hours.

You will deliver person-centred care, assist with mobility, meals, medication support, and daily living tasks, following care plans and policies.

Qualifications

• Completed Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
• Current first aid and CPR certificates.
• Proven high/complex needs experience (24/7 or supported accommodation preferred).
• NDIS understanding with commitment to dignity and choice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care and daily living support (mobility, meals, domestic tasks).
• Support community access and meaningful participation to build independence.
• Provide medication support and assist with medical appointments as required.
• Deliver complex supports in line with care plans (catheter/bowel care, hoisting/transfers, PEG feeding, suctioning and more).
• Monitor wellbeing, document accurately, and escalate health/behaviour changes promptly.
• Maintain clear records and follow individual care plans and safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

NDIS understanding

Person-centred care

Education

Cert III in Individual Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker | Springfield | Afternoon and Awake Night Shifts Only

• Location14 Wellness Way,Springfield Central, QLD, 4300,Australia
• Base Pay$40.75 - $72.44 / Hour
• Other CompensationSuper + Salary Packaging
• Employee TypePP - Part-time Permanent

Contact information

• Contact NameMS Queensland Talent Team
• Contact ***************@msqld.org.au

Description

Complex disability support in Springfield apartments – Afternoon and Awake Night Shifts Only + community.

MS Queensland is seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based care for individuals with high and complex support needs. This role supports clients living with Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, and other neurological conditions. If successful, you will be delivering high-quality, person-centred care while strictly adhering to individual care plans.

We are offering a 10 hour/ fortnight minimum to the successful candidate and the surrounding community with room to increase hours.

Applications are reviewed daily with interviews conducted immediately following a successful phone screen.

Shifts Available | Please note these times are approximate and general shift times – these may change to meet customer need:

• Monday to Sunday 2pm to 10pm (Afternoon Shifts)
• Monday to Sunday 3pm to 9pm (Afternoon Shifts)
• Monday to Sunday 10pm to 6am (Awake Night Shifts)
• Community Access Shifts (minimum 3-hour shifts)
• Rosters published 2 weeks in advance.
• There are shifts available at our Goodna location too.

Complex disability support in Springfield apartments – Afternoon and Awake Night Shifts Only + community.

MS Queensland is seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based care for individuals with high and complex support needs. This role supports clients living with Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, and other neurological conditions. If successful, you will be delivering high-quality, person-centred care while strictly adhering to individual care plans.

We are offering a 10 hour/ fortnight minimum to the successful candidate and the surrounding community with room to increase hours.

Applications are reviewed daily with interviews conducted immediately following a successful phone screen.

Shifts Available | Please note these times are approximate and general shift times – these may change to meet customer need:

• Monday to Sunday 2pm to 10pm (Afternoon Shifts)
• Monday to Sunday 3pm to 9pm (Afternoon Shifts)
• Monday to Sunday 10pm to 6am (Awake Night Shifts)
• Community Access Shifts (minimum 3-hour shifts)
• Rosters published 2 weeks in advance.
• There are shifts available at our Goodna location too.

Part Time Pay Rates

• Afternoons: $40.75
• Awake Nights: $41.65
• Saturdays: $54.33
• Sundays: $72.44

* SCHADS Award Shift Definitions apply

NFP salary packaging available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care and daily living support (mobility, meals, domestic tasks)
• Support community access and meaningful participation to build independence
• Provide medication support and assist with medical appointments as required
• Deliver complex supports in line with care plans (catheter/bowel care, hoisting/transfers, PEG feeding, suctioning and more)
• Monitor wellbeing, document accurately, and escalade health/behaviour changes promptly
• Maintain clear records and follow individual care plans, policies and safe work practices
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver consistent, safe, person-centred support every shift

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Completed Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)/Disability Support (or equivalent) – completion certificate required
• Current RTO-issued First Aid (within last 3 years) and CPR (within last 12 months)
• Proven high/complex needs experience (24/7 or supported accommodation preferred), including neurological conditions and/or complex behaviour support (highly regarded)
• Confident delivering complex physical supports in line with care plans: personal care, catheter/bowel care, hoisting/transfers, PEG feeding, and medication support
• Person-centred approach with NDIS understanding (or willingness to learn quickly) and a strong commitment to dignity and choice
• Strong communication plus high-quality documentation; values consistency, teamwork, and doing things properly
• Reliable, proactive, calm under pressure, adaptable and able to follow plans precisely as needs change

Additional Requirements:

• Current open Australian driver’s licence
• Comprehensive car insurance + access to a safe, reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Queensland Blue Card
• Completion of NDIS Online Worker Training (prior to commencement)

Summary

What MS Queensland Offers

• Not-for-profit salary packaging + financial wellbeing support (incl. early pay access)
• Free professional development, including Mental Health First Aid
• Free MS Queensland shirts/merch + annual flu vaccination
• Paid buddy shifts + structured onboarding with hands‑on senior support
• Strong clinical governance and reliable support on every shift, so you can work safely
• High-quality equipment and safe systems and professional training
• Peer recognition platform + Q Leave portable long service leave
• 6 weeks paid maternity leave + 2 weeks paid partner leave
• Private health insurance discounts through Australian Unity
• Exclusive discounts across 500+ brands via MS Queensland partner programs
• We pay for your Queensland Blue Card + NDIS Worker Screening Check if you do not already have them (save up to $144)

Want to help ensure every Queenslander with a neurological condition can live a better, more connected life?

MS Queensland is a leading provider of holistic services for people living with neurological conditions. With 65+ years as the peak body for multiple sclerosis (MS) in Queensland, we’re dedicated to building neuro‑inclusive communities, driving wellness, raising awareness, and delivering integrated services that support health, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.

For general enquiries or to request a copy of the full Position Description, please contact ***********@msqld.org.au . Please note this email address is for enquiries only.

Our commitment to inclusion

At MS Queensland, we warmly welcome candidates from cultural, linguistic and neuro diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re happy to support you.

Respectfully, no agencies please.