Empowering independence. Building confidence. Creating possibility.
Casual Support Worker roles available in Maroochydore, offering flexible shifts to support work–life balance, study, and caring commitments.
About The Role:
As a Support Worker within our Individual Supports Program, you’ll have the opportunity to support children and young adults to:
- Grow everyday confidence in practical, real-life situations.
- Strengthen their decision-making, independence, and social skills.
- Build relationships and community connections.
- Celebrate achievements, no matter how big or small.
Our Programs have a strong focus on helping our participants to learn the skills needed to achieve their individual goals through the programs that we offer. This isn’t just about helping someone make a meal or catch a bus. It’s about being present as someone discovers what they’re capable of.
Benefits, Perks & wellbeing:
At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.
- Exclusive Discounts & Benefits – Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
- Salary Packaging – Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging—no matter where else you work.
- Perkbox – Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
- Family-Friendly Workplace – Flexible support to help you balance home and work life.
- Learning & Career Growth – Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.
Skills & Experience:
- A flexible approach to work — you are happy to support across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
- Disability Industry experience.
- Experience in Mental Health and Behaviour Support Plans.
- You have experience supporting people with varying physical, cognitive or behavioural needs — and always lead with respect.
- The ability to stay calm, think quickly, and provide steady, confident support — even when things get challenging.
- A positive attitude, a team spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.
- You are confident with manual handling, PEG feeding, medication administration, and safe transport.
- You love learning, connecting, and helping others live more independently.
How To Apply:
Click APPLY to submit your application.
Please include:
- Your current resume
- A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story
At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success — big or small.
Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email recruitment@northcott.com.au .