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Disability Support Worker - DCC - Ipswich and Surrounds

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $32–$45 per hour, depending on experience, employment type, award classification and penalty rates*
Job Description

The Disability Support Worker provides person-centred assistance to people with disability in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Duties may include supporting personal care, domestic activities, meal preparation, medication prompts, community participation, transport and maintaining daily routines. Candidates generally need relevant experience or a Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or a related field; a current First Aid and CPR certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, police check, driver’s licence and reliable vehicle may also be required. The role expects compassion, patience, respect for individual choice, strong communication, reliability and the ability to work independently across varying shifts, including weekends and evenings. Applicants must follow care plans, workplace health and safety procedures, confidentiality requirements and NDIS standards.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major Australian health and community-care recruitment and workforce services organisation. It connects healthcare professionals, support workers and other care specialists with hospitals, aged-care providers, disability services, mental-health organisations and community-care employers. HCA operates across Australia and provides permanent, temporary, casual and contract opportunities, supported by local recruitment teams. Its disability and community-care services focus on helping people live safely and independently while ensuring workers have appropriate screening, training and compliance support. Depending on the assignment, employees may work in clients’ homes, supported accommodation, community settings or care facilities. Healthcare Australia generally looks for dependable, compassionate workers who can meet role-specific compliance requirements and deliver respectful, person-centred care.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong employment opportunities in healthcare, disability support, aged care, construction, technology, education, hospitality and regional services. Its culture is generally informal, multicultural and focused on work-life balance, outdoor activities and community participation. Lifestyle varies widely: major cities provide diverse amenities and public transport, while regional areas offer more space and often higher demand for care workers. For disability support roles, relevant qualifications, English ability, background screening and work rights are important. Temporary options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled pathways, working holiday arrangements or student visas with work limits, depending on eligibility and occupation lists. Relocating involves budgeting for housing, transport, health insurance and initial living expenses; rents can be high in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Ipswich, near Brisbane, offers a more affordable suburban or regional lifestyle, though a reliable car may be useful for visiting clients across surrounding areas.

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