Disability Support Worker - Sunshine Coast
wesley mission queensland
📍 Worldwide🕐 2mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**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
* 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
This is practical, real work where you can see the impact you make.
**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
* Every day brings different situations and opportunities to make a difference
* Building trust, skills, and independence takes time and consistency
The reward is seeing the progress people make and knowing you played a part in helping them achieve their goals
**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 **Tewantin and Maroochydore locations**
* 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.