Home & Community Assistant - QCSS. Permanent Part Time - Redlands Shire
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Employment type: Part Time
Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast
Categories: Disability, Aged Care
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role
You will provide personalised support to our QCSS (Queensland Community Support Scheme) clients within their homes in Redlands Shire. You will be required to travel throughout the Shire to support multiple clients each day (travel between clients will be reimbursed with .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work back in your pocket).
This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity with up to 20 hours available, working hours will be between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, no evening or sleepover shifts. There is some flexibility for hours to be within school hours. We are needing availability Monday to Friday to ensure we can meet the needs of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:
In home supports:
* Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and housework
* Personal care
* Assistance with meal preparation
Community Connections supports:
* Social support & linking
* Shopping assistance
* Assist clients to improve their independence in according to their identified needs and goals
* Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their family
Skills & Experience
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar)
* QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
* Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilities
* An Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insurance
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
* A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)
* Part Time hourly rate from $33.41 per hour + Super +.99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
* Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
* Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
* Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges nationally
* Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support
Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check, QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 3rd of July, 2025
Advertised: 06 Jun 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Jul 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
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