Support Worker – Lived Experience of Recovery
Job No: GRASWLE260316
Location: Nambour
Employment Status: Casual
No. of Vacancies: 5
Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026 AEST
Pay Scale: $45.35 - $49.47 per hour (incl. 25% casual loading) + Super + Salary packaging + Access to staff discounts & benefits
Availability: Weekend & sleepover shifts desired but not essential
About the Role
Located in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, the Graceville Centre provides support to individuals living with a mental illness and/or disability. All services are conducted in a strength‐based and recovery‐focused framework. The Centre operates seven programs that provide support on site or in clients' homes. The service is growing and offers internal career opportunities.
As a Support Worker with a lived experience of recovery, you will work across multiple programs helping clients increase independence, maintain wellness and improve quality of life.
Responsibilities
* Provide flexible, client‐tailored support.
* Assist with personal care and daily living tasks, ensuring dignity and independence.
* Encourage community participation and social engagement.
* Support skill development and independence‐building activities.
* Work collaboratively with case managers and other stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate documentation of client care and interactions.
What You Bring to the Team
* Identify as having a lived experience of recovery.
* Understanding of lived experience concepts and contemporary research.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients and families.
* A valid Queensland driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle for transport (if required).
* A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card.
Why Choose Us?
* Salary packaging: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax‐free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
* Discounts on health insurance, energy, IT & appliances, travel and more.
* Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
About Us
Lutheran Services is a not‐for‐profit organisation that has been providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland for the past 90 years. We offer aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, and community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We have over 2,200 dedicated staff working across more than 20 sites.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply now by attaching your resume and completing the application form. For further information, please contact Toni Roselt at 5441 4682 or .
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