Disability Support Workers Queensland - Rockhampton - Emu Park - PPT or Casual

Kirinari Community Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Structured onboarding

Ongoing training

Career progression

Meaningful work

Job summary

Kirinari Disability Services in Rockhampton, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to help people with disability build skills, independence and participate in daily life.

Roles include in-home support and respite services, with shifts including mornings, evenings and sleepovers. Training provided; a supportive team environment helps you grow professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for supporting people with disability.
• Positive attitude, reliability and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• In-Home Support: assist clients in daily living, independence and community access.
• Respite Services: provide care in respite settings, including overnight and sleepover shifts.
• Support choice, control, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Skills

Passion for disability support

Positive attitude

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Make Every Day Matter – Join Kirinari as a Disability Support Worker!

At Kirinari, we believe great support starts with genuine connections. We’re passionate about helping people with disability build independence, achieve their goals and live life their way.

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Rockhampton, QLD.

Whether you're experienced in disability support or looking to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join Kirinari?

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay.
• Supported Onboarding – Paid buddy shifts and customer-specific training.
• Learning & Development – Ongoing training to build your skills and confidence.
• Career Progression – Opportunities to grow into specialist and leadership roles.
• Meaningful Work – Make a genuine difference in people's lives.

About The Roles

In-Home Support

Support people with disability in their own homes to develop daily living skills, maintain independence, access their communities and achieve their personal goals.

Respite Services

Provide support in a respite setting, helping customers enjoy new experiences, build connections and receive quality care in a safe and supportive environment. These positions include overnight and sleepover shifts.

You’ll play an important role in supporting choice, control, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for supporting people with disability.
• A positive attitude, reliability and a person-centred approach.
• Good communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a supportive team.

Essential Requirements

• Availability to work across the required service hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and overnight/sleepover shifts, depending on the role.
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Comprehensive Care Insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Queensland Blue Card
• Current Australian working rights.
• First Aid and CPR certificates

Experience is valued but not essential! We’re happy to welcome applicants who bring the right attitude, compassion and commitment. Full training and support will be provided.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can build connections, empower others and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications close 06 December 2026 at 5.00pm.

Due to the high volume of applications, interviews may commence before the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embraces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promotes a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and abilities, and people with lived experience or knowledge of disability.