• Disability, Mental Health, Youth, Community

About Us

MADEC has been supporting the Mackay Community since 1973. Our vision is to create an inclusive community that empowers, supports and respects all individuals.

We have a team of 160+ employees who support young people and individuals with a disability to increase their independent living skills, form social/community relationships and take part in activities meaningful to them.

About the Role

We are seeking individuals with the right attitude to join the MADEC Team as Support Workers.

Primarily we provide 24/7 independent living support. 

We specialise in complex behaviours, mental health and high physical support needs.

We endeavour to match our support workers to individuals who have similar values, interests and hobbies to set the foundation for positive relationship building.

What does a day at MADEC look like?

We are focused on person-centred active supports! This support model ensures that individuals can exercise their choice and control, engage in new experiences and achieve their personal goals.

Depending on your preferences, you may be supporting individuals with personal cares, assisting to build capacity with life skills, access the community, attend social events, etc. It’s the ‘everyday stuff’ we all do in life!

Current Positions Available:

• Casual
• Part-Time
• Full-Time

Shifts Available:

• Sleepover Shifts: 3pm-4pm start and 8am-9am finish (Most available shifts are sleepovers)
• Weekends (day/afternoon and sleepover shifts)
• Day / Afternoon Shifts - generally between the hours of 7am - 8pm.

Please include your availability in your cover letter.

Benefits and Perks

What are the benefits of working at MADEC?

• A fun, fresh and professional team
• A friendly and supportive culture with a focus on best practice
• An organisation that supports our participants, community and you!
• Great work/life balance
• Salary packaging that includes Benefits Card, Meals Card & Remote Housing Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards Program
• Career Progression Opportunities

What do we need from you?

• A genuine passion for supporting people
• A willingness to participate in further education and training
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team
• An individual that values human rights, community, excellence, trust and empowers people to be their best
• Hold a current Queensland Driver’s Licence (Provisional Licence holders welcome)
• Experience in community services or lived experience of disability is highly regarded

If this sounds like you, then why hesitate? Apply today! 

New to the Industry?

We encourage everyone to consider a career in community services!

If you are new to the industry, willing to learn and take a best practice approach to supporting others, then MADEC is the employer for you.

You may be surprised at the transferable skills you have to build a career in our industry!

We provide extensive on the job training and mentoring for candidates with the right attitude.

Visit: https://www.careandsupportjobs.gov.au/ to learn more about this rewarding sector!

PLEASE NOTE: All employees who do not have a current Blue or Yellow Card will be required to obtain a Worker Screening Check before being able to commence direct supports.

All workers are required to be fully vaccinated (at least two doses) against COVID-19.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening test.