Support Worker to Activity-Based Lifestyle Coaching (NDIS)

Pure Coaching

Cairns, Cairns and Far North QLD (Hybrid)

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Casual/Vacation

35 to 45 per hour

Support Worker to Activity-Based Lifestyle Coaching (NDIS)

Location: Cairns and surrounds

Job Type: Casual

Pay: According to experience and in line with the SCHADS Award (plus super + travel + activity costs)

Start: ASAP

About Us

At Pure Coaching, we do things differently.

We’re not a standard support service. We’re active, hands-on, dynamic and highly motivated to help participants connect with their goals in employment, social connections, sport and recreational activities, and life goals such as transitioning to independence.

We call ourselves coaches because we work alongside participants as equals, helping them build independence and confidence through action.

About the Role

You’ll support NDIS participants (mostly teens and young adults) in achieving personal, educational, employment, physical, and social goals through community-based activities. The role is dynamic, active, and requires genuine commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Understand each participant’s NDIS goals and actively support them to work towards achieving these goals

Build trust, rapport, and supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

Support clients to access their community (appointments, social groups, fitness activities, employment pathways, and education)

Encourage and build participants’ fitness, health, and wellbeing goals through sport, exercise, and active living

Assist with developing life skills to independence such as shopping, cooking, money management, and household tasks

Facilitate and participate in activities such as camps, fishing days, beach outings, and group event

Encourage independence, confidence, and social connection through positive coaching and role modelling

Keep clear, accurate progress notes in ShiftCare and communicate effectively with the team

Safely transport clients to and from activities, ensuring their wellbeing at all times

About You

Energetic and approachable

Physically active and comfortable with outdoor and sport-based programs

Confident supporting neurodivergent clients (autism, ADHD, etc.)

Able to support participants to reach their goals in employment, education, and building community connections

Strong understanding of social services and the ability to link participants to appropriate supports

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexibility - ability to adapt to changes in rosters

Reliable car suitable for transporting clients. Vehicle must be registered, comprehensively insured, and maintained to professional standards (no vans/campervans).

Essential Requirements

Certificate III in Individual Support or willingness to obtain

Previous experience in a Support Worker role or equivalent industry experience

NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card (Working With Children Check)or ability to obtain

Full driver license + reliable vehicle as above

Our Recruitment Process

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to a group interview session with team-based activities, problem-solving tasks, and role-play scenarios.

What We Offer

A team culture built on energy, trust, value and growth

Effective and responsive mentorship from management and opportunity for ongoing development within the organisation

Upskilling and going training available

Employment Assistance Program for staff and their family members

Flexibility around life commitments

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Pure Coaching to: info@pure-coaching.com.au