Short Shifts, Big Impact: Join Our Cairns Support Team!

Looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits your schedule? Want to make a real difference in people’s lives—without locking into long hours?

Step into a role with CPL - Choice, Passion, Life as a Direct Support Worker and discover how rewarding shorter shifts can be.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Short shifts (2–4 hours): Pick up shifts that fit around uni, parenting, or other work.

Fill-in & short-notice opportunities: Be our go-to support when extra hands are needed.

Flexibility & choice: Day, evening, weekend, or overnight options—more availability = more shifts!

Great conditions: Paid training, buddy shifts, attractive penalty rates, and ongoing team support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting clients with personal care routines (full training provided).

Assisting with everyday tasks like meal prep, laundry, or errands.

Providing social and community support—walks, shopping, appointments, or outings.

Applying safe manual handling and equipment use (training included).

What We’re Looking For

Friendly, positive communicators who bring energy into every shift.

People who are flexible and reliable, especially for short-notice fill-ins.

A commitment to our values of inclusion, respect, teamwork, and courage.

What You’ll Need

Current Open driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

First Aid & CPR certificates.

NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card (we can help you to obtain these checks if offered).

NDIS Orientation Module Certificate (It's free!).

Smartphone for shift updates.

Are you ready to change lives—and be inspired every day? Apply now to join our compassionate team in Cairns and discover how rewarding support work can truly be. Your journey to a purposeful, impactful career starts here!

The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.

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