Careers

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

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals. We are seeking candidates who are available to work in Ipswich and South Ripley. We have casual positions available where you will provide active, person-centred support to people with disabilities in our Supported Independent Living Program (SIL).

Our ideal candidate will have experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and with managing challenging behaviours. We are looking for candidates with experience in the Disability industry who are eager to make a difference and help the people we support live their best lives.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with mental health needs
• Delivering social and behavioural support that promotes independence, confidence, and positive outcomes.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with our clients and their families
• Assisting with daily living tasks and personal care
• Commitment to a 24/7 roster, including sleepover shifts & weekends

 Skills & Experience

• Experience in challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities, and personal goals of people with disabilities
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability
• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefits
• Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kristina at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on 26^th August 2026