Support Worker Cairns (NDIS)

Pure Coaching; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Coaching in Cairns and surrounds is seeking an experienced disability support worker for a casual, immediate-start role. You will connect with children aged 5 to 15 and support adults to build confidence, independence and practical life skills.

Join a team that values initiative, reliability and clear communication. You will work across activities from community experiences to everyday routines, ensuring respectful, person-centred supports that align with each participant’s goals.

Qualifications

• Experience providing disability support.
• Experience supporting children and adults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clear updates.
• Reliable, punctual and collaborative, with teamwork mindset.
• Right to work in Australia and valid driver licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Blue Card required before duties.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required before commencing.
• Familiarity with rostering and progress notes using digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide disability support to children aged 5–15 and adults to build confidence and independence.
• Support daily routines, community involvement and life skills development.
• Engage in activities from sports to outings reflecting participants' goals.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with participants, families and management.
• Follow professional boundaries and document progress regularly.

Skills

Disability support

Children support

Adult support

Communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Disability support qualification

Tools

Roster software

Job description

Experienced Disability Support Worker | Children & Adults (NDIS)
Location: Cairns & Surrounds

Employment Type: Casual

Pay: $37-$45 per hour plus superannuation, travel allowances and SCHADS Award entitlements

Start: Immediate

ABOUT PURE COACHING

Pure Coaching supports children, teenagers and adults living with disability across Cairns and surrounding areas.

We believe people grow through meaningful experiences, encouragement and opportunities to develop their skills. Our approach combines practical support with mentoring, community participation and activities that reflect each person’s goals and interests.

From helping a child build confidence through play to supporting an adult with daily routines, employment readiness or community connections, we work alongside participants to build independence at their own pace. Our supports can involve sport, fitness, swimming, outdoor adventures and everyday activities that create opportunities to learn.

We call ourselves coaches because we actively engage, encourage and guide the people we support. We bring energy and initiative while respecting each participant’s choices, abilities and support needs.

Our team values clear communication, reliability and accountability. We are looking for experienced support workers who share these values and take pride in helping people make meaningful progress.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bring your experience, initiative and communication skills to a team that takes meaningful support seriously.

Pure Coaching is seeking experienced disability support workers who can connect with children aged 5 to 15 and support adults to build confidence, independence and practical life skills.

We want people who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments and contribute positively to the team around them.

Previous professional disability support experience is essential.

At Pure Coaching, we help people develop skills through everyday routines, mentoring and meaningful community experiences. Support might involve helping a child participate in an activity, developing an adult’s independence or building the confidence to try something new.

Our approach combines encouragement, patience and clear professional boundaries. Every activity should reflect the participant’s goals, preferences and support needs.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated professional experience providing disability support.
• Experience supporting children, alongside the ability to work confidently with adults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including careful listening and clear, timely updates.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to remain calm when a participant is distressed or overwhelmed.
• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to receive feedback and work collaboratively.
• You understand that good communication includes notifying management promptly when circumstances affect a shift. You arrive prepared, stay engaged and take responsibility for the quality of your work.

You must also have:

• The right to work in Australia.
• A current Australian driver licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance suitable for transporting participants.
• An NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Queensland Blue Card, or applicable exemption, in place before commencing relevant duties.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates before commencing participant support.
• Confidence using digital systems for rosters, progress notes and workplace communication.
• Relevant qualifications in disability, individual support, community services or youth work are valued. Practical disability support experience remains essential.

Joining Pure Coaching means working with a team that values initiative, accountability and each participant’s progress. We offer ongoing mentoring, professional development, varied community activities and opportunities to develop within the organisation.

Casual pay is determined by the applicable SCHADS Award classification and includes casual loading. Superannuation, penalty rates and applicable allowances are paid in accordance with your entitlements.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who meet the role requirements.