Senior Support Worker
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Job Summary
Reports to:Manager Support Worker Services
Department: Support Worker Services
Location: Runcorn/Richlands QLD
Employment Type: Casual
Award: Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award
Classification Level: 3 ($48.57 to $52.08 per hour)
ABOUT US
Kyabra Community Association Inc. is a community-based organisation committed to strengthening individual family and community life. Established in 1976 as a Sunnybank Family Support Kyabra continues to provide support and training to thousands of individuals families and community groups on the south side of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. To learn more visit our website ( ROLE
At Kyabra the Support Worker Services (SWS) team facilitates a range of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded supports and services for people living with disabilities (i.e. participants).
Working in conjunction with the SWS Manager and team the Senior Support Worker will assist with ensuring a high standard of support is provided to participants. This position will provide additional oversight on high-needs or otherwise complex NDIS plans to ensure consistent high-quality support services are provided to participants. This will also include identifying areas of improvement for service delivery and providing guidance to other Support Workers on how to enhance standards of care and support given to specific participants.
This position will also be expected to provide direct disability support to participants in a Support Worker capacity as per a roster (while not acting as a Senior Support Worker). This will involve both centre-based and outreach functions in collaboration with a range of agency and community resources/services towards an integrated approach to support.
Hours of Work
The successful candidate is expected to be available to work a minimum of 22h 48m per fortnight (i.e. 1.5 days per week) in addition to their regular rostered hours as a Support Worker. These hours will be a combination of office-based (at either our Runcorn or Richlands office) and in the community. Additional hours may be required from time to time based on the needs of the team.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications & Training
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion
Skills Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience working alongside people living with disabilities and their support networks in ways that improve their quality of life.
- Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards and an ability to apply these to day-to-day practices as well as knowledge of the Disability Services Act the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of person-centred solution-focused disability support.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of social justice as well as a demonstrated capacity to work in ways that focus on peoples strengths.
- Strong communication interpersonal and organisational skills and a collaborative approach to service delivery including the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team towards progressive outcomes.
- A valid Queensland drivers license and access to a safe roadworthy vehicle.
History Checks & Clearances
The successful applicant will be required to apply for certain mandatory Personal and Criminal History Checks. This position is required to hold a satisfactory/positive result for the following:
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- NDIS Worker Screening
Note it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign off on a Blue Card application form.
Desirable
- Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support or a relevant field.
- Experience working within the NDIS including knowledge of pricing arrangements and limits.
- Experience training or providing guidance to peers individually or as a group.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit your application through BambooHR accessible via the position listing on our Careers page ( application must include:
- A cover letter detailing why you want to work for Kyabra and how your experience/skills are relevant to this position.
- Current resume/CV.
- Reponses to all selection criteria questions (as indicated via BambooHR).
Applicants who do not include ALL of the above with their application will be not considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A full position description can be accessed here: you have any questions or require assistance contact our Human Resources Coordinator on (07)or
Applications close 5:00 pm Monday 17 November 2025.
Note: we will be conducting rolling interviews for this position whereby suitable candidates will be interviewed as their applications are received.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Reports to:Manager Support Worker Services
Department: Support Worker Services
Location: Runcorn/Richlands QLD
Employment Type: Casual
Award: Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award
Classification Level: 3 ($48.57 to $52.08 per hour)
ABOUT US
Kyabra Community Association Inc. is a community-based organisation committed to strengthening individual family and community life. Established in 1976 as a Sunnybank Family Support Kyabra continues to provide support and training to thousands of individuals families and community groups on the south side of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. To learn more visit our website ( ROLE
At Kyabra the Support Worker Services (SWS) team facilitates a range of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded supports and services for people living with disabilities (i.e. participants).
Working in conjunction with the SWS Manager and team the Senior Support Worker will assist with ensuring a high standard of support is provided to participants. This position will provide additional oversight on high-needs or otherwise complex NDIS plans to ensure consistent high-quality support services are provided to participants. This will also include identifying areas of improvement for service delivery and providing guidance to other Support Workers on how to enhance standards of care and support given to specific participants.
This position will also be expected to provide direct disability support to participants in a Support Worker capacity as per a roster (while not acting as a Senior Support Worker). This will involve both centre-based and outreach functions in collaboration with a range of agency and community resources/services towards an integrated approach to support.
Hours of Work
The successful candidate is expected to be available to work a minimum of 22h 48m per fortnight (i.e. 1.5 days per week) in addition to their regular rostered hours as a Support Worker. These hours will be a combination of office-based (at either our Runcorn or Richlands office) and in the community. Additional hours may be required from time to time based on the needs of the team.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications & Training
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion
Skills Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience working alongside people living with disabilities and their support networks in ways that improve their quality of life.
- Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards and an ability to apply these to day-to-day practices as well as knowledge of the Disability Services Act the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of person-centred solution-focused disability support.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of social justice as well as a demonstrated capacity to work in ways that focus on peoples strengths.
- Strong communication interpersonal and organisational skills and a collaborative approach to service delivery including the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team towards progressive outcomes.
- A valid Queensland drivers license and access to a safe roadworthy vehicle.
History Checks & Clearances
The successful applicant will be required to apply for certain mandatory Personal and Criminal History Checks. This position is required to hold a satisfactory/positive result for the following:
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- NDIS Worker Screening
Note it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign off on a Blue Card application form.
Desirable
- Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support or a relevant field.
- Experience working within the NDIS including knowledge of pricing arrangements and limits.
- Experience training or providing guidance to peers individually or as a group.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit your application through BambooHR accessible via the position listing on our Careers page ( application must include:
- A cover letter detailing why you want to work for Kyabra and how your experience/skills are relevant to this position.
- Current resume/CV.
- Reponses to all selection criteria questions (as indicated via BambooHR).
Applicants who do not include ALL of the above with their application will be not considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A full position description can be accessed here: you have any questions or require assistance contact our Human Resources Coordinator on (07)or
Applications close 5:00 pm Monday 17 November 2025.
Note: we will be conducting rolling interviews for this position whereby suitable candidates will be interviewed as their applications are received.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
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