Senior Support Worker – Complex Behavior Support

Mmt Care Pty Ltd.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MMT Care is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a participant with ASD and complex behavioural support needs. The role focuses on establishing structured routines, promoting independence, and community engagement while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

This is a part-time position (56 hours per fortnight) based on the Gold Coast region. You will lead a small team of support workers, coordinate with health professionals, and maintain

Qualifications

• Certificate III or above in Disability Services (Certificate IV desirable).
• Experience supporting participants with autism and complex behaviours.
• Mental health training and experience with complex mental health needs.
• Strong knowledge of positive behaviour support and management.
• Leadership, rostering and staff performance experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Current First Aid & CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children/Blue Card (or willing to obtain).
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help establish structured daily routines and support personal goals.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies to manage behaviours of concern.
• Coordinate GP appointments and liaise with professionals (Behaviour Support Practitioners, OT).
• Maintain progress notes, behavioural data, and incident reports.
• Provide updates to the House Coordinator on wellbeing and progress.
• Lead and guide support workers, promoting an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Positive communication

Disability support

Autism support

Behaviour management

Education

Certificate III in Disability Services

Certificate IV desirable

Job description

Senior Support Worker – Complex Behavior Support

At the heart of this role is one simple purpose: Empowering participants to achieve personal, social, and self-care goals, creating memories that last a lifetime.

We are seeking compassionate, experienced Senior Support Workers who are passionate about supporting people with high physical support requirements and complex care needs to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

About the Role

MMT Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a participant with ASD and complex behavioural support needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing structured routines, supporting the participant to achieve personal goals and promoting independence and community engagement.

This is a part-time position, working 56 hours per fortnight.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the participant to develop daily routines and achieve personal goals, including gym activities, community outings and building positive relationships with family and peers.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies to effectively manage behaviours of concern.
• Coordinate GP appointments and liaise with Behaviour Support Practitioners and Occupational Therapists.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, behavioural data and detailed incident reports.
• Provide regular updates to the House Coordinator regarding the participant's wellbeing and progress.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support workers, fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture

About You

• Certificate III or above in Disability Services (Certificate IV desirable)
• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with autism and complex behaviours, preferably Autism Level 3.
• Relevant mental health training and practical experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and behaviour management strategies.
• Previous experience in team leadership, staff performance management and rostering.
• Excellent communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport, establish consistent routines and work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.
• Current certifications: First Aid & CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working With Children Check/Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.