Community Employment Support Worker Bankstown

Work Initiatives; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport discounts

Health insurance discounts

Career growth opportunities

Long service leave access

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Breakthru, part of the Royal Rehab Group, is seeking a dedicated Community Employment Support Worker in Bankstown. You will help clients achieve their goals across daily living, education, and employment, building real connections to enable meaningful work.

You’ll work five days per week, with a mix of on-site and community-based activity, focusing on building employer links and supporting participants toward sustainable employment in disability and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain).
• Working with children's check (essential or willing to obtain).
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support clients to gain employment and access the community.
• Build employer connections and assist clients in real-world settings.
• Work on-site in Bankstown and out in the community, five days per week.

Skills

Strong organisation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Time management

Interacting with people

Job description

Community Employment Support Worker Bankstown

About Us... At Breakthru, we're all about people - their goals, their potential, and their future.

As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we’re here to back every breakthrough moment. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you’ll be backed by one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitations services.

This means you’ll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people’s lives. At Breakthru, you won’t be stuck behind a desk — you’ll be out in the community, working side‑by‑side with clients where it matters most. Whether it's in homes, workplaces, or local neighbourhoods, you'll build real connections and help people achieve their goals in real‑world settings.

Join a values-driven team that supports your growth, offers meaningful work, and empowers you to make a real difference every day. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise. About

The Role… Full time Employment Support Worker based in Bankstown NSW. We're seeking a compassionate, motivated Full time Employment Support Worker to join our team in Bankstown.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, building meaningful connections, and supporting clients to gain employment as well as access the community. We're looking for someone who can be available 5 days per week: 5 days: 8hr days (8-4pm) or (9-5pm)

You'll work both on‑site in our Bankstown office and out in the community, supporting clients in individual and group settings. Mostly working with clients to build employer connections and assist clients to gain meaningful employment as well as build skills necessary for them to maintain employment. What

We're Looking For... While full training will be provided, we're seeking someone who brings strong transferable skills, such as:

• Strong organisation and planning
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability in fast‑paced environments
• Problem‑solving abilities
• Effective time management
• Experience working with people and managing multiple tasks in a busy environment will be highly valued.

Essential Criteria

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain)

Your Royal Rewards…

• Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!)
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates

• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close‑knit team environment

We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve.

We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre‑employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks.