About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just, and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the role

We’re looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, qualified Disability Support Workers to provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. Our services run 7 days a week providing you with flexibility and work life balance.

In this role you will have the ability to support participants by encouraging and maintaining their independence at our Coomera Villas.

Key accountabilities :

Perform personal care, domestic duties, assistance with meals and medication

Provide In home, centre based and overnight respite

Enable social and community participation

Assist in implementing client-specific programs to encourage independence whenever possible

Promote individuals physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being.

About you

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.

Demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and manage your work effectively

Possess a valid Driver’s licence, vehicle and comprehensive insurance

Availability to work across different shifts including weekends, evenings and overnight shifts as required

Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Card

Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.