Community Worker

Location: Bardon, QLD, 4065
Full-Time: Immediate Start
Job Title: Community Worker
Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role
Our client delivers person-centered support that helps individuals live independently at home and stay connected to their community. As their Community Worker, you will empower clients – including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with complex needs – to achieve their goals and participate fully in community life.

Key Responsibility and Duties
Client assessment and planning
• Conduct holistic assessments of each client’s physical, emotional, and social needs, identifying strengths and barriers to independence.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized support, training, and educational programs that align with client goals and NDIS/aged-care plans.

Client support and progress monitoring
• Interview the clients to understand the nature and extent of their difficulties, then provide direct support or skill-building to resolve social, emotional, and financial challenges.
• Monitor client progress through regular check-ins and documented observations, reporting outcomes to the care team, family, and funding bodies.

Community engagement and referrals
• Assess local community needs and available resources for health, housing, employment, training, and social activities, then connect clients to relevant services.
• Liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and businesses to promote awareness of support services and advocate for client access.

Program development and administration
• Prepare detailed submissions for funding, resources, and program extensions, along with progress reports for government and referring agencies.
• Supervise and support clients on probation, parole, or in adult service units, group housing, or government institutions – ensuring compliance and rehabilitation goals.

Requirements
• 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, social work, or in related positions.
• Relevant qualifications are required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Brisbane.

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• This role directly contributes to meaningful, lasting changes in people’s lives.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.