Disability Support Worker. Casual - Rockhampton

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Do you have a green thumb? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Our clients enjoy gardening and spending time outdoors, and we are looking for passionate, proactive Disability Support Workers to provide active support in their day-to-day lives.

We have casual opportunities available to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Lifestyles teams in Rockhampton. In this role, you will support people with disability in shared housing or in their own homes, assisting with a range of supports including personal care, daily living activities, community access, and participation in outdoor and recreational activities.

You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster, including weekends, sleepover shifts, short shifts, and split shifts.

• →Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
• →Assist clients to achieve their goals through meaningful activities and community participation
• →Support clients with daily living activities, personal care, and skill development
• →Maintain accurate and timely documentation and record keeping
• →Build positive relationships with clients, families, advocates, and colleagues
• →Promote and advocate for client choice, independence, and control

• A passion for working with people with disability
• Experience and ability in supporting people with complex support needs and behaviours of concern
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work a rotating 24/7 roster
• An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check; QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kristina Kubel at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time

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