At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a young participant with autism through gaming and companionship.
- Company: Discover Nursing Australia, a nurse-led disability support provider.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive rates, professional development, and insurance coverage.
- Other info: Build meaningful relationships and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a young person's life while enjoying shared interests.
- Qualifications: Experience with autism, patience, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 27.5 $ per hour.
- Disability Support Worker – After-School & School Holiday Support
- Eidsvold, QLD 4627 | 1:1 Support | Negotiable Hours
Are you patient, reliable and interested in gaming?
We’re looking for a Disability Support Worker who can build a positive connection with a school-aged participant and provide calm, supportive companionship.
About Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.
We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.
Current Opportunity – Eidsvold, QLD 4627
We are seeking a caring, patient and engaging Disability Support Worker to support a young participant with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3) and developmental delays .
The participant enjoys games, particularly video games , so someone who shares this interest could be a great match.
He experiences significant sensory sensitivities, limited social skills and periods of burnout. He also has a
PDA profile , so a flexible approach that supports choice and reduces pressure is important.
The family is willing to negotiate days and hours with a compatible support worker. Building trust and a comfortable, consistent relationship is a priority.
Proposed Hours
Two afternoons per week after school, approximately 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.
- Additional support during school holidays.
- The family proposes banking an additional hour of allocated support for holiday use, with approximately
40 hours anticipated for school holidays , subject to confirmation of the arrangement.
- Days, hours and holiday scheduling are negotiable.
The Role
Support may include
- Building rapport through shared interests, including video games.
- Providing companionship and supporting enjoyable, participant-led activities.
- Supporting social interaction at a comfortable pace.
- Providing a calm approach that responds to sensory needs and signs of fatigue or burnout.
- Encouraging choice and allowing time, space and breaks when needed.
- Providing reminders to use the toilet and following established continence routines.
- Following agreed mealtime strategies for the participant’s paediatric feeding disorder.
- Supporting suitable activities at home and in the community.
- Planning activities with awareness of the participant’s significant fear of dogs following a previous attack.
- Working with the family and following relevant therapist recommendations and behaviour support strategies.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.
The participant receives regular support from speech therapy, a dietitian, psychology, behaviour support, a continence nurse and occupational therapy.
The worker will receive guidance on relevant routines and strategies.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is
- Patient, reliable and respectful.
- Comfortable engaging with a young person through gaming and shared interests.
- Experienced in supporting children or young people with autism and developmental delays.
- Familiar with PDA profiles, sensory sensitivities and approaches that reduce pressure.
- Responsive to the participant’s communication, preferences and energy levels.
- Comfortable following individual feeding, continence and behaviour support strategies.
- Able to work collaboratively with the family and support team.
- Available for consistent after-school support and negotiated school holiday hours.
A good personality match and the ability to build trust are particularly important.
What You’ll Need
Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable
Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Relevant Queensland Working with Children clearance ( Blue Card ), where required.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification.
- Completion of the
NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You .
- Australian working rights.
- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
- A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.
Why Contract With Us?
- Consistent
1:1 participant support .
- Negotiable support arrangements.
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our
Registered Nurse and coordination team .
- Participant-specific guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship with a participant and their family.
- Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, dignity and connection.
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Disability Support Worker employer: Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexibility and autonomy for its Registered Nurses, allowing them to tailor their work around personal commitments while delivering vital community-based nursing services. With a strong focus on professional development and support from an experienced team, employees can expand their skills in NDIS and clinical practice, all within a compassionate, nurse-led environment that values dignity and person-centred care.
