Community Employment Support Worker Fortitude Valley

Royal Rehab Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Breakthru, part of the Royal Rehab Group, is seeking a casual Employment Supports worker based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The role focuses on helping participants gain skills and confidence to find meaningful employment, leveraging coaching and community connections.

You will conduct industry research, provide both individual and group coaching, and support daily living tasks while promoting participant empowerment and self-advocacy in job search.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disability or in community services is desirable.
• Able to adapt communication style to build relationships and advocate for participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to explore industries and career opportunities for participants.
• Provide individualized and group coaching to develop interpersonal and professional skills.
• Assist participants with daily life aspects including transportation, time management, and budgeting.
• Develop proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint to improve workflow.
• Build networks and outreach to market clients effectively.
• Demonstrate self-directed work while knowing when to seek support.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us…

At Breakthru, we're all about people -

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…

The Employment Supports program in Fortitude valley QLD program supports participants who have NDIS funding, transition into gainful employment opportunities.

The key focus of this role is to assist people in learning new skills and gain the confidence they need to find a job that they enjoy.

Day-to-day You Will Provide Support

• Conducting thorough research to explore and understand various industries and career opportunities.
• Providing individualized and group coaching to enhance interpersonal and professional skills.
• Navigating key aspects of daily life, including public transportation, time management, and financial planning.
• Developing expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Building strategic relationships through networking and proactive outreach to market clients effectively.
• Demonstrating a self-directed approach to work while recognizing when to seek support and collaboration.
• Embracing constructive feedback and committing to continuous professional growth

About You…

This wonderful opportunity is available immediately. It would suit someone who has experience supporting someone with a disability and who may be a bit of an organising and administration whiz! You are someone that can easily adapt your communication style to build relationships, and you don’t shy away from leading by example when it comes to advocating for a person’s skills or abilities when searching for work. Your experience might include someone who: is wanting to support participants to achieve gainful employment opportunities; has lived/living personal or family experience of disability that you’d like to turn into a rewarding career; is from an employment, capacity building or support work background looking for experience in this area. Whatever your situation, we are looking for people who are passionate about community connection, enjoy developing relationships with people and genuinely get excited to see others achieve.

This Casual role offers a attractive hourly rate + Super + Salary Packaging + Royal Rewards pro rata. With a knowledgeable senior leadership team to guide you, along with a thorough induction and orientation, you will be supported to deliver amazing services to the community and develop your skills and career

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.

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

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. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.