Community Access Worker - Disability & Mental Health

Communify; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Communify Queensland is seeking a Community Access Worker to provide flexible, person-centred support for people living with disability or psychosocial challenges in the Brisbane region.

You will assist with daily living, help participants engage with community activities, and promote independence while maintaining accurate records and building collaborative relationships with families and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability sector.
• Ability to support daily living activities with empathy.
• Open QLD driver’s licence required and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and in-home support tailored to participants.
• Assist with activities such as shopping, meal preparation, bills, and personal care prompting.
• Support access to community, education, employment, and recreation opportunities.
• Encourage capacity building and personal goal achievement.
• Complete accurate shift notes and administrative records.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, colleagues and external providers.

Skills

Disability sector experience

Person-centered support

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

Community Access Worker - Disability & Mental Health

Community Access Worker – Disability & Mental Health

Support people to live independently and thrive in the community

About Us

Communify Queensland is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to enhance community wellbeing. As a registered NDIS provider, we deliver mental health and disability supports designed to empower people to live independently, connect socially, and achieve their goals.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate Community Access Workers to join our Mental Health & Disability Programs team. In this role, you will provide flexible, person-centred support for people living with disability or psychosocial challenges.

You’ll help participants with daily living, build independence, and support their participation in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and in-home support tailored to participants.


• Assist with activities such as shopping, meal preparation, bills, domestic tasks, and prompting with personal care.


• Support access to community, education, employment, and recreation opportunities.


• Encourage capacity building and personal goal achievement.


• Complete accurate shift notes and administrative records.


• Build positive relationships with participants, families, colleagues, and external providers.

About You

You are empathetic, reliable and motivated to make a difference. You’ll also bring:

• Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or equivalent (minimum).


• Experience in the disability sector.


• Current First Aid & CPR certification.


• Open QLD driver’s licence + reliable, insured vehicle.


• Blue Card & Disability Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain).


• National Police Check.

Desirable: Experience with strength-based and capacity-building approaches.

• Flexible work hours to suit your lifestyle.


• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture.


• Ongoing training & professional development.


• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in the community.