The short answer
- Weekdays: A$36–A$40 per hour, casual.
- Weekends: higher rates, especially on Sundays.
- Hours: 25 to 38 hours a week may be available, with flexible shifts including weekends.
- What affects your rate: your experience.
What casual means for you
All our support worker roles are casual. You're paid for the hours you work, and the weekday rate of A$36–A$40 per hour is the total casual rate. Shifts are flexible, and you tell us the days, areas and number of shifts that suit you when you apply.
Weekends and Sundays
Weekend shifts pay more than weekday shifts, and Sundays pay the most. Weekend shifts are part of this role, so you'll see the weekend rates for your shifts when we talk about the role with you.
What affects your rate
Where you sit in the A$36–A$40 weekday range depends on your experience. Every applicant needs at least 1 year of disability support experience, and experience with personal care, autism, complex support needs or positive behaviour support plans is a plus. A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services is desirable.
Hours and shifts
25 to 38 hours a week may be available. Shifts are at participants' homes and out in the community across Ipswich and Springfield, Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast, and travel between participants can take from 20 minutes to an hour.
NDIS prices are not wages
The NDIS pricing schedule sets the most a provider can charge for an hour of support. It is not what a worker is paid. Our support worker rates guide explains the difference.
For general information about pay and wages in Australia, see the Fair Work Ombudsman.
How much do your support workers earn?
A$36–A$40 per hour (casual, weekdays), with higher rates on weekends, especially Sundays. Where you sit in the range depends on your experience.
Do you pay more on weekends?
Yes: weekend rates are higher than weekday rates, especially on Sundays. Weekend shifts are part of this role.
How many hours can I get?
25 to 38 hours a week may be available. Shifts are flexible, and you tell us your availability when you apply.
Is the NDIS hourly price what a support worker is paid?
No. It is the most a provider can charge for support, not a wage. A worker's pay is set by their employer and employment agreement.
Sources
- Psych Connect NDIS Support job ad, 10 November 2026 (our own pay rates).
- Fair Work Ombudsman, Pay and wages. www.fairwork.gov.au (general information; read 10 November 2026)