Female Lifestyle Assistant - High Behaviour Support Team

Community Connection Qld; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

EAP

Induction & training

Professional development

Job summary

Community Connection is seeking Female Lifestyle Assistants to join a high behaviour support team supporting a young female client in Townsville. The role focuses on daily living assistance, personal care, community access, and adherence to PBSP within a 24/7 rostered environment.

Applicants should have experience with complex behaviours, strong English communication, current First Aid/CPR, NDIS screening (or ability to obtain), and a valid Australian driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex and high-risk behaviours.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support practices.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliably insured vehicle.
• Australian working rights and availability for a 24/7 rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support with community access, appointments, and transportation.
• Implement and monitor Positive Behaviour Support plans (PBSP).
• Maintain safety, professionalism, and calmness during high-intensity situations.

Skills

PBSP

First Aid/CPR

NDIS Screening

Driver's Licence

24/7 roster

English communication

Vehicle for transport

Job description

Female Lifestyle Assistant - High Behaviour Support Team

At Community Connection, we've been supporting people with disability across Townsville since 1992. We are committed to promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and meaningful community participation.

We are seeking dedicated Female Lifestyle Assistants (Disability Support Workers) to join a specialised 24/7 support team supporting a female individual in her early 20s.

Join Our Mission to Empower Lives

At Community Connection, we've been supporting people with disability across Townsville since 1992. We are committed to promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and meaningful community participation.

We are seeking dedicated Female Lifestyle Assistants (Disability Support Workers) to join a specialised 24/7 support team supporting a female individual in her early 20s.

About the Role

The individual is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The individual is non-verbal and requires support with:

• Daily living activities
• Community access and appointments
• Personal care
• Following established routines and support strategies
• Positive Behaviour Support implementation

Roster Requirements

Successful applicants must be available to work a combination of:

• Day shifts: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Sleepover shifts: 4:00pm - 8:00am
• A minimum of one weekend per fortnight

High-Intensity Behaviour Support Environment

This role is suited to experienced support workers who are confident supporting individuals with complex behaviours, as well as resilient and motivated individuals who are willing to learn, embrace training opportunities, and develop their skills in a high-intensity support environment.

This individual presents a range of complex support needs and behaviours, including:

• Physical aggression towards others
• Throwing items
• Property damage
• Absconding/running from support staff
• Spitting or transferring bodily fluids
• Food-seeking behaviours

Applicants must be able to remain calm, consistent, professional, and safety-focused while implementing the individual's Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP).

Staff utilise the individual's vehicle for community access, appointments, and recreational activities. The vehicle is fitted with a safety barrier, and applicants must hold a current driver's licence and be comfortable transporting the individual.

All role-specific training will be provided to successful applicants.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with complex and high-risk behaviours
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support practices
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential due to the individual's non-verbal communication needs.
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
• Australian working rights
• Availability for a 24/7 rotating roster

Why Join Community Connection?

• SCHADS Award Level 2 rates plus penalties
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid induction and training
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment

Female Applicants Only

Due to the individual's support requirements, personal care needs, and at the request of the individual and their family, this position is open to female applicants only. Relevant exemptions under applicable anti-discrimination legislation apply.