We are currently seeking compassionate, patient, and engaging Support Workers to support a range of participants across GCCL services.

These rewarding roles include supporting:

• Twin 5-year-old girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3), including one participant who is non-verbal.

• A 10-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 2), ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

• A 32-year-old woman living with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Scoliosis, and a rare genetic condition.

• A 41-year-old man living with a Spinal Cord Injury.

Successful applicants may support one or multiple participants depending on their skills, experience, availability, and participant compatibility.

Behaviour support, communication, and therapeutic strategies are guided by existing support plans and allied health recommendations, which will be provided and discussed with successful applicants.

These roles involve providing both home and community-based supports to assist participants in developing independence, emotional regulation, communication skills, community participation, and achieving their individual goals.

About the Participants

Twin 5-Year-Old Girls

The participants are energetic young girls who thrive with routine, consistency, and positive engagement. They benefit from support workers who are playful, patient, and able to provide structured, predictable support while following their interests and individual needs.

Support focuses on communication development, social engagement, emotional regulation, daily routines, community participation, and implementing recommendations from allied health professionals. One participant is non-verbal and benefits from specialised communication supports and strategies.

10-Year-Old Boy

This participant is an affectionate, caring, and energetic young boy who enjoys animals, particularly reptiles, spending time with pets, visiting farms, swimming, and outdoor activities.

He benefits from support workers who can provide clear boundaries, consistent routines, emotional regulation support, and positive engagement strategies. He requires patient and confident support workers who can remain calm during periods of dysregulation and assist him to build positive coping strategies, increase community participation, and work towards educational goals.

Adult Participant – Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy & Complex Physical Support Needs

This participant is a vibrant and social 32-year-old woman who enjoys travel, adventure, exercise, music, art, community participation, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys exploring new experiences and building meaningful connections within her community. She lives independently with support from her dedicated team and is focused on continuing to build her independence, confidence, community connections, and overall quality of life. The participant lives with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Scoliosis, and a rare genetic condition which affects her mobility and speech. She uses a power chair for mobility and requires assistance with transfers, personal routines, community access, and selected daily living activities. 

She has a playful sense of humour, a strong personality, and thrives when surrounded by positive, proactive people who encourage her goals. Support workers need to be patient, attentive, and skilled at recognising non-verbal communication cues. Routine and consistency are important, while flexibility is also essential as plans may change depending on health, weather, or individual circumstances.

Support focuses on:

• Community participation and social engagement.

• Building meaningful friendships and networks.

• Exploring new experiences and opportunities.

• Supporting daily living activities and independence.

• Promoting emotional wellbeing and confidence.

• Implementing epilepsy management and health-related support plans.

• Assisting with transfers and manual handling requirements.

This participant is seeking support workers who are adventurous, confident, outgoing, adaptable, and motivated to help her achieve her goals while maintaining her independence and choice.

Adult Participant – Spinal Cord Injury

This participant is an active and highly independent adult living with a spinal cord injury. He maintains strong family and social connections, participates actively within the community, attends university, and enjoys a range of recreational interests.

Support focuses on promoting independence while providing assistance with selected daily living activities, domestic tasks, transfers when required, community access, grocery shopping, meal preparation, medication preparation, and occasional support with specific health-related routines.

The participant independently drives a modified vehicle and manages many aspects of daily life. Support workers assist where required to help maintain independence and achieve personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and shared support to participants.

• Facilitate community access, recreational activities, and social participation.

• Engage participants in meaningful, age-appropriate activities.

• Support communication development using strategies outlined in allied health plans.

• Assist with daily living activities and domestic tasks where required.

• Support emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.

• Assist with manual handling, transfers, and mobility supports where required.

• Promote independence, confidence, and participation in daily routines.

• Build positive, consistent relationships with participants, families, and therapy teams.

• Complete accurate progress notes and documentation following each shift.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting children or adults with disabilities.

• Experience supporting participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological conditions, epilepsy, and/or physical disabilities.

• Experience supporting non-verbal or minimally verbal participants is highly regarded.

• Knowledge of communication supports, AAC, and allied health recommendations.

• Understanding of behaviour support practices and emotional regulation strategies.

• Knowledge of epilepsy management and seizure response procedures is highly regarded.

• Experience with manual handling and mobility supports is desirable.

• Patient, reliable, calm, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals, and other support workers.

• A positive, energetic, and participant-centred approach.

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).

• Current Blue Card/Working with Children Check.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

• Right to work in Australia with no restrictions.

Why Join GCCL?

Competitive Pay

$35–$45 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Competitive rates compared with other disability support roles in Queensland.

Salary Packaging Benefits

Access to salary sacrificing/salary packaging options.

Reduce tax and increase long-term savings.

Ongoing Training & Career Development

You'll receive access to GCCL's online NGO training portal, including training in:

• Manual handling

• Medication management

• Epilepsy awareness

• Communication strategies

• Behaviour support

• Safety and risk management

• And more

Flexible Opportunities

• Opportunity for additional shifts with other participants across GCCL services.

• Supportive leadership team and consistent communication.

• Positive team culture focused on collaboration and participant outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for support workers with strong values who can confidently support children and adults with diverse support needs while providing person-centred, respectful, and empowering support.

The ideal candidates will be confident supporting autism, complex behaviours, neurological conditions, epilepsy, and physical disabilities while remaining patient, consistent, adaptable, and encouraging in their approach.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of participants while being part of a supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven team.