About the role

As a Supported Independent Living Lifestyle Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our recipients to live their best life - empowering individuals to build confidence, work towards their goals and improve their mental wellbeing and connect with the community.

You will work one-on-one in the homes and communities of our recipients, supporting them to live as independently as possible. selectability are currently seeking individuals interested in working in Supported Independent Living (SIL). These roles offer a variety of shifts—including day, night, and weekends—providing flexibility to suit different lifestyles and commitments.

Whether you're pursuing further education, caring for loved ones, or simply looking for a schedule that fits your personal needs, the mix of shift options can help you maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

You may work with recipients in their homes to carry out activities like clean and organise, prepare healthy meals or maintain a yard and generally make positive choices. A key part of the role is supporting recipients to improve their confidence accessing the community and engaging in activities that will help them achieve their goals. You will also provide transport to and from activities. It could be anything from shopping, going to the gym, attending social events and appointments … to name a few activities!

About you

To be successful you must:

• have a positive attitude
• possess clear and effective communication skills
• demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management
• experience working in a team environment
• exhibit an ability to problem solve
• be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
• be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals

You will also need:

• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
• a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive vehicle
• a current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'

About the offer & Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• casual hourly rate of $32.88 to $44.59 + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO
• flexible working arrangements
• access to fitness passport
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.

If you would like more information please contact Human Resources Officer, Dannielle, on 07 4453 0100 or by email at [email protected]

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website - selectability | Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and NDIS service provider.