Personal Support Worker – Flexible Roster, Training & Benefits

Spinal Life Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Penalty rates for weekends, nights and

Fixed rosters

Onboarding and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Spinal Life Australia is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist clients with spinal cord injuries in their homes across the Townsville region. You will help with daily tasks, mobility, personal care and domestic duties, while benefiting from structured training with our Registered Nurse team.

The role offers fixed rosters, weekend/night/holiday penalties, and salary packaging options to boost take-home pay, along with ongoing onboarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• No specific prior disability/aged care experience required as full training is provided.
• A valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle are required.
• Smartphone device for shift updates and communication.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Orientation Module completed or undertaken on joining.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with transfers in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using hoists when required.
• Provide grooming, bathing, dressing and dental hygiene assistance.
• Deliver personal care including toileting and bladder/bowel management.
• Support basic wound care and self-medication as directed.
• Perform domestic tasks such as meal prep, light housework and laundry.
• Facilitate community access, including transport to appointments and activities.

Skills

Education

Tools

NDIS Orientation Module

NDIS Workers Screening Card

Blue Card

Driver's Licence

Smartphone

Own reliable vehicle

Job description

Spinal Life Australia is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist clients with spinal cord injuries in their homes across the Townsville region. You will help with daily tasks, mobility, personal care and domestic duties, while benefiting from structured training with our Registered Nurse team.

The role offers fixed rosters, weekend/night/holiday penalties, and salary packaging options to boost take-home pay, along with ongoing onboarding and professional development.