Disability Support Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Food Preparation5%Care Plans5%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%Bachelor's degree17%High school diploma or GED14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years22%3-5 years28%Current company
Abilities NQAhsl youthAJW
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years31%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 233 profiles for Disability Support Workers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Aug 2026
Disability Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $86,311 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,996 – $133,036 yearly
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Support Worker - Casual
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Microsoft OfficeCare PlansCleaningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationSupport Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRCGCPR CertificationRSANDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
EnglishTraining & DevelopmentJapaneseThaiMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordSupport Worker (Disability and Mental Health)/Aged care
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNursingManual HandlingSkills
ADLsPatient MonitoringCare PlansClinical DocumentationResidential Care Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateCrisis InterventionCPR CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceDisability Support Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationManual HandlingSkills
Time ManagementDisability Support Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsComputer SkillsTypingData EntryMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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What's the average time to fill a disability support worker role?
The average time to fill a disability support worker role is 102 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do disability support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a disability support worker include: communication skills, food preparation and care plans.
What licenses or certifications are common for a disability support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for disability support workers include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and CPR Certification.
What are some job titles related to disability support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to disability support workers include: support worker, residential care worker and disability and age care support worker.
What level of education is common for a disability support worker?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a disability support worker in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a disability support worker?
Most disability support workers have 8 years of professional experience.
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