Disability Support Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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286
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Life without Barriers
- Progress FNQ
Golden City Support Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 286 profiles for Disability Support Workers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Disability Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $85,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,138 – $135,228 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)Certificate IIICPR CertificationCertificate III in Hospitality+2 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCleaningProcessing Cash TransactionsCashieringSupport Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIILR LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCleaningMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceReal Estate SalesYouth WorkDisability Support Worker
White Rock, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Blue Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCaregivingWorking with Older AdultsAged CareOlder AdultsCustomer ServiceDisability Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceReception DutiesFront DeskSalesRetail SalesDisability Support Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesWhite CardCertificate IIEducationCertificate IIIManual Handling+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsGroup WorkComplaint HandlingCustomer Complaint ResolutionRespectful CommunicationEnglishDisability Support Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCaregivingExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesRecord-KeepingMedical DocumentationCare Documentation
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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 88 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: customer service, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for disability support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for disability support workers include: First Aid Certification, Blue Card and Working with Children Check.
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: disability support, support worker and disability support worker (casual).
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 11 years of professional experience.
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