Disability Support Worker
- Location
- Sinnamon Park
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
About the role Join Wesley Mission Queensland as a Disability Support Worker in our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) team. This is hands-on, meaningful work where you support vulnerable people with disability to build independence in their everyday lives.
In this role, you will:
- Led by Registered Nurses
- Trained to practice High Intensity Supports (i.e. Dysphasia management, Epilepsy, Tracheostomy).
- Provide personal care and daily living support (meals, hygiene, household tasks)
- Support individuals to build independence and life skills
- Assist with community access and participation
- Work collaboratively with a team to deliver active supports and, person-centred care
What your day can look like No two days are the same. You might:
• Help someone cook their first independent meal
- Help someone cook their first independent meal
- Support a resident to confidently leave home and access the community
- Deliver responsive support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
- Build trust through everyday routines, conversations, and shared activities
What’s in it for you
- Free secure on-site parking
- Career progression across various “internal” disability support programs or the wider WMQ business
- Ongoing training & development
- Supportive team environment where colleagues’ step in and help
- Work for a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
Permanent DSW Pay Rates:
- Mon–Fri (AM shifts): $34.58/hr
- Mon–Fri (Afternoon shifts): $38.90/hr
- Mon–Fri (Night shifts): $39.77/hr
- Saturday: $51.87/hr
- Sunday: $69.16/hr
- Public Holidays: $86.45/hr
- Sleepover allowance: $62.11
Let's be honest This is a highly rewarding role within a complex support environment.
• You'll work alongside people with diverse and sometimes complex support needs
- You'll work alongside people with diverse and sometimes complex support needs
- Every day brings different situations and opportunities to make a difference
- Building trust, skills, and independence takes time and consistency
About you We’re looking for reliable, genuine people who want to build a career in disability support.
You will have:
- A caring, respectful, and patient approach
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in supporting people to live independently
Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence – with full comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Ability to work across Sinnamon Park location
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About the service Our Supported Disability Accommodation is more than a service - it’s a home. We focus on:
- Supporting choice and independence
- Building confidence through everyday routines
- Creating a safe, consistent, and respectful environment
About Wesley Mission Queensland Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people across disability, aged care, mental health, and community services for over 100 years. We focus on:
- Practical, person-centred support
- Building independence and wellbeing
- Supporting our employees as well as the people we serve
Apply now If you're looking for:
- A Disability Support Worker role with real impact
- A supportive, team-based environment
Click Apply Now to join Wesley Mission Queensland.
From Wesley Mission Queensland Limited's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Wesley Mission Queensland Limited will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job