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Casual disability support worker

Cairns
Temporary
Breakthru
Support Worker
USD 104,000 - USD 130,878 a year
Posted: 6 September
Offer description

* Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
* Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses
* Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional 5 days of individual leave each year
* Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
* Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
* Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
* Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for growth and career development
* EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support

About Us...
At Breakthru, we're all about people -
their goals, their potential, and their future.
As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we're here to back every breakthrough moment.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you'll be backed by one of Australia's most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitations services. This means you'll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people's lives.

At Breakthru, you won't be stuck behind a desk — you'll be out in the community, working side-by-side with clients where it matters most. Whether it's in homes, workplaces, or local neighbourhoods, you'll build real connections and help people achieve their goals in real-world settings. Join a values-driven team that supports your growth, offers meaningful work, and empowers you to make a real difference every day.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

About The Role…
We're seeking a casual team member. Someone who is available to work
30 hours per week.
With flexibility to adapt to the needs of the individuals we support.

Key Responsibilities Include

* Accessing the community for shopping, appointments and day-to-day activities
* Participation in a range of scheduled activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions
* Engagement in social events
* Transportation assistance where required
* Meal preparation and other simple in-home supports

Your role will go beyond daily care - you will be instrumental in promoting independence, dignity, and choice, while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

About You…
This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you're looking to step back from a demanding role in essential services, have personal or family experience with disability that you're ready to turn into a meaningful career, want to pick up additional shifts alongside your current job, or are just beginning your journey in the disability sector — we'd love to hear from you.

Your focus is always on the person - their goals, their needs, and their potential.

Essential Criteria

* Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
* Working with children's check (essential or willing to obtain)
* NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain)

Your Royal Rewards…

* Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay)
* Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
* Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
* Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
* QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates
* Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
* Salary: Competitive remuneration
* Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
* Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What's Next…
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
Visit Our Breakthru Careers Page For More Information

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.

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