Be you. Be brave. Be great. Be mates.

Hi, we’re Great Mates! We’re a Queensland-based disability support provider with a big heart and a big difference.

We bring different backgrounds and abilities together on a shared life journey. We know the value of friendship and its impact in enriching life, and we provide a space where people can embrace differences, find likeness and be empowered to live life. At the end of the day, we are people supporting people – and we need you to help us do this.

About the role

We’re always excited to welcome new Great Mates to our rapidly growing team. We currently have multiple great opportunities for experienced and dedicated Lifestyle Assistants. This is an exciting and rewarding role where you’ll be working a 7-day week roster across several locations in the Gold Coast region. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day care and development of our participants, as well as supporting the internal Great Mates team as a key member. If you’re someone who is always up for a challenge and thrives working with people, both individually and as part of a team, this is for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with people with a range of disabilities in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments
• Following and implementing individual service plans, healthcare and positive behaviour support plans
• Using administrative skills to keep accurate participant records and complete incident reports, case notes and necessary monthly reports
• Supporting participants by providing personal care and domestic duties, when and where they need it

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with a range of disabilities including complex needs, mental health and challenging behaviours
• Experience with epilepsy training and mental health disability support is desirable
• Experience with youth is desirable
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• A can-do attitude and hunger to learn
• Flexibility and availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster with active nights
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Yellow Card)
• Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)
• Current QLD driver’s license
• Cert 3 Individual Support or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months paid experience

What’s in it for you

• Industry leading training
• Room for professional and personal development
• Higher Intensity Allowance of $5.11 per hour for working with Complex Behaviours
• A long-term career with opportunity for progression
• Great culture you won’t find elsewhere – conferences, quarterly hang outs, and more
• Sunny Queensland location
• Great Mates for life

Everyone needs a Great Mate, we hope you can join the journey.

If we sound like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. We’re just a click away

PS. Workers who reside in the Gold Coast region are encouraged to apply.