Support Worker

Kanda; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Shadow shifts

Flexible hours

Employee rewards

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Cairns to provide person-centred support for people with a range of needs. You’ll help with daily living skills, personal care and community participation, and support goal attainment while maintaining safety and clear documentation.

We value genuine connections, calm professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Induction starts soon with paid shadow shifts; casual and part-time options available, pay $35–46 per hour plus super and penalties.

Qualifications

• You’ve supported people with disability before, including complex behaviours or higher needs.
• You’re calm, patient and professional, especially when things get challenging.
• You build genuine relationships while keeping clear professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Help people build independence and develop everyday living skills
• Be there for personal care, household tasks and community participation
• Support people to work towards their own goals and enjoy meaningful experiences
• Stay calm and consistent, including with people who have complex behaviours
• Build safe, trusting relationships, backed by clear documentation and good teamwork

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication & records

Patience & professionalism

Job description

No two shifts look the same, but what stays constant is the chance to help someone build confidence, independence and a life on their own terms. As a Disability Support Worker with Kanda in Cairns, you'll bring practical, person-centred support to people with a range of needs and goals, and build genuine connections along the way.

No two shifts look the same, but what stays constant is the chance to help someone build confidence, independence and a life on their own terms. As a Disability Support Worker with Kanda in Cairns, you'll bring practical, person-centred support to people with a range of needs and goals, and build genuine connections along the way.

What you'll be doing

• Help people build independence and develop everyday living skills
• Be there for personal care, household tasks and community participation
• Support people to work towards their own goals and enjoy meaningful experiences
• Stay calm and consistent, including with people who have complex behaviours
• Build safe, trusting relationships, backed by clear documentation and good teamwork

What you'll be doing

• Help people build independence and develop everyday living skills
• Be there for personal care, household tasks and community participation
• Support people to work towards their own goals and enjoy meaningful experiences
• Stay calm and consistent, including with people who have complex behaviours
• Build safe, trusting relationships, backed by clear documentation and good teamwork

You're the right person if...

• You've supported people with disability before, including complex behaviours or higher needs
• You're calm, patient and professional, especially when things get challenging
• You build genuine relationships while keeping clear professional boundaries
• You communicate well and keep good records
• You're reliable, flexible, and keen to keep learning and growing

Why Kanda
Kanda backs new support workers with paid induction and real shadow shifts, so you feel confident from day one. Pay runs from $35–46 per hour plus super and penalties, with flexible casual and part-time options to suit your life. You'll have access to employee rewards, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive on-call team whenever you need backup. Most importantly, you'll be part of an organisation where your work has genuine purpose and the people we support stay at the centre of everything we do.

Kanda is committed to maintaining a child-safe organisation.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team and the communities we serve.

For more information, contact Jacinta, Talent Acquisition Specialist on (07) 2111 5***.