About the Organisation
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.
About the roles
Provide active support to people with disability in Mackay across Lifestyle and Supported Independent Living (SIL) settings. Most shifts will involve supporting clients one-on-one out in the community, with occasional SIL shifts available. The people we support are unique, with individual needs, preferences, and goals, and we are looking for passionate support workers who are proactive in supporting them in their day-to-day lives, helping create meaningful moments.
This position is for someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to providing person-centred support. You will support people with disability to develop and maintain their independence, participate in their communities and achieve their individual goals. Safety is a key priority, and applicants must be able to follow procedures and support plans.
Casual opportunities are available, and hours will generally range from approximately 10 to 30 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
- Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities
- Maintain thorough record-keeping
- Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
- Advocate for client choice and control
Skills & Experience
- A passion for working with people with disability
- Ability to work with challenging behaviours
- An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check, QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and obtain a NDIS Clearance.
Benefits
- Join a supportive and welcoming team of Disability Support Workers
- Access to wellbeing program for employees and families
- Make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local community
- Casual hourly rate from $45.27
How to apply
Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact Kristina Kubel at [email protected]
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.
Applications close at midnight 9th September 2026.
