The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $38 - $41/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Disability Support Worker | Sunshine Coast & Moreton Bay | $38–$41 p/h + Benefits

Make a genuine difference, every single shift. We’re looking for confident, compassionate Support Workers to join our team supporting participants across the Glasshouse Mountains, Caloundra, Nambour and surrounding Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay areas.

This is complex, meaningful work and you won’t do it alone. Our team debriefs together, supports each other, and make sure you’re never left to handle high-pressure moments on your own.

What’s in it for you:

$36–$41 per hour (casual, based on experience)

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal & entertainment benefits

Structured paid induction and specialised training before you’re on your own

Regular debriefs and supervisor support, especially after high-intensity shifts

Consistent ongoing shifts with the flexibility to suit your lifestyle

Real career progression and ongoing professional development

A supportive, collaborative team who’s got your back

Shifts available:

6:00am – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 10:00pm

2:00pm – 6:00am (Sleepover, $140 allowance)

10:00pm – 6:00am (Active/Awake)

What you’ll be doing:

You'll support a diverse range of NDIS participants, including people with physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities. Some participants have complex support needs, including behaviours of concern, and we're looking for support workers who are confident, patient, and skilled in positive behaviour support strategies.

Must have to apply:

Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Ability to stay calm, adaptable, and responsive under pressure

Blue Card for Paid work

NDIS Worker Screening Check for Paid work

NDIS Quality, Safety and You module

First Aid & CPR certification

Experience with high/complex care, de-escalation techniques, or behaviour support plans is highly regarded.

Desirable: Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent

If you’re ready to bring calm, confidence, and compassion to a role that genuinely matters — apply now.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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