Casual Support Worker: Cleaning, Gardening & Handyman
Brisbane South QLD
Casual | Flexible Hours | SCHADS Award Rates + Super
Helping people stay independent, one visit at a time.
Simply Helping Brisbane South is looking for reliable, practical and hardworking Support Workers with experience or confidence in domestic cleaning, gardening and/or basic handyman work to join our growing local team.
We provide personalised in-home support to older Australians and people living with disability, helping them maintain a safe, comfortable and independent home environment.
About the role
You will provide support to clients across Brisbane South, including areas such as MacGregor, Sunnybank, Calamvale, Runcorn, Mount Gravatt and surrounding suburbs.
Depending on your skills and experience, your work may include:
General household cleaning, including bathrooms, kitchens, vacuuming, mopping and dusting
Laundry and other domestic assistance
General gardening and basic yard maintenance
Weeding, pruning, watering and garden tidy-ups
Lawn mowing and other light gardening tasks where appropriate
Basic handyman tasks and minor household maintenance
Simple assembly, repairs and other practical household tasks within your skills and scope
You do not need to be experienced in all three areas. We welcome applicants who are particularly skilled in cleaning, gardening, handyman work, or a combination of these.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
Practical and willing to get hands-on
Experienced in cleaning, gardening and/or basic handyman work
Respectful and comfortable working in clients' homes
Able to communicate well with older adults and people living with disability
Adaptable and able to work with the household, gardening and basic maintenance tools available at each client's home
Able to assess what can be safely completed with the tools and equipment provided
Willing to travel between clients across Brisbane South
A Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or similar is welcome but not essential. Applicants without a formal care qualification are encouraged to apply if they have relevant cleaning, gardening, maintenance or other practical experience.
Essential requirements
Current Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check / Blue Card
Australian working rights
Why join us?
Flexible casual hours with the opportunity for ongoing work
SCHADS Award rates plus superannuation
Employee Assistance Program
Work available across Brisbane South
A supportive local team
The opportunity to make a practical difference in people's everyday lives
If you're a reliable cleaner, gardener, handyman, support worker, or simply someone with strong practical skills who enjoys helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Simply Helping Brisbane South.
Please note: Travel between client homes is an essential part of this role. Services generally use tools and equipment available at the client's home, so applicants need to be comfortable adapting to different equipment and environments. All tasks must be completed within the worker's skills, experience and scope. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
