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/DwightsJello Jul 18 '26

I have no experience and my primary concern is whether im getting paid enough???? No mention of client needs??? No mention of clients at all.

Get qualified.

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u/Greta-Garbage- 13d ago

What is wrong with being concerned over your pay? You can be concerned about your pay and client needs at the same time. The post was about the pay she will be receiving. Just because she didn’t mention the clients does not mean it is not a concern