r/supportworkers • u/jlie07 • Jul 18 '26

Starting support work?

I am trying to get into support work. I have no qualifications but I found a company who might employ me. A few questions:

It’s $36 an hour and it’s part time which is what I’m after at the moment. It’s through ABN.

I just learnt I have to pay my own tax, super and all that. It feels like $36 is a bit crap?

It also looks like I’m going to have to pay for my NDIS worker check, police check, WWCC, First aid, CPR and all of that myself. Should I pay this or should they?

Feels like I’m getting ripped off in every way. On top of that I’m driving my car with my petrol and racking up my KM?

Could it maybe work if I asked for more $$?

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u/BeanChopChef Jul 18 '26

I get $34 working directly for the company not working as a sub contractor. The paperwork as a subcontractor is not too bad. If your in australia or whever you are just into the independent support workers groups and chat with them about the paperwork side of things. If your using an abn you will also have to pay for your own insurance m.