Community Support Team Member

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate $36.46–$39.61/hr

12% Superannuation

Flexible casual role

Community-controlled organisation

Job summary

ATSICHS Brisbane is seeking a Community Support Team Member to deliver person-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities, Elders, and other community members. The role spans Disability Supports, NDIS, CHSP, and QCSS programs, delivering in-home assistance and social engagement across Brisbane.

The role emphasizes cultural safety, individual choice, and dignity, with a flexible casual arrangement and opportunity to work across multiple sites in the city.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, aged care, or community services.
• Understanding of person-centred and culturally safe practices.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to clients to enhance independence and quality of life.
• Implement individual support plans and report progress.
• Provide in-home support including light domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Facilitate social inclusion by supporting attendance at community groups and activities.
• Conduct wellbeing checks for Elders and ensure needs are met.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety standards including infection control.

Skills

Disability support

Cultural safety

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Education

Community Services qualification

Job description

About ATSICHS Brisbane ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

Introduction

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families. ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection, and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel safe, respect, and empowered. ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH). See more at our website - http://atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Description

About The Role

The Community Support Team Member is responsible for delivering person-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities, Elders and other community members requiring assistance. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including working alongside our clients to deliver domestic assistance, social support, and community engagement, while promoting individual choice, dignity, and cultural safety. The role works across several programs, including Disability Supports, NDIS, Community Groups, Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS), and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

Duties

• Provide tailored support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities to enhance their independence and quality of life.
• Implement individual support plans and report on participant progress.
• Provide in-home support, including light domestic tasks, meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Facilitate social inclusion by supporting clients in attending community groups and activities.
• Conduct scheduled wellbeing checks for Elders, ensuring their needs are being met.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety standards, including infection control procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous professional development

Culture

Join an innovation team that embraces creativity. We work as a team to make our clients and ourselves successful.

Benefits

• Starting base rate from $36.46 to $39.61 per hour + casual loading.
• Additional 12% Superannuation.
• Flexible casual role providing great work-life balance.
• Work with a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation.

COVID-19 Requirement

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine is encouraged.

Skills and Experiences

Required

• Professional or Personal experience in disability support, aged care, or community services.
• Understanding of person-centred and culturally safe practices.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Desirable

• Qualification in Community Services, Disability, Aged Care, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of NDIS and aged care sector regulations.

Additional Requirements

• National Police Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card) or eligibility to apply.
• Driver's Licence.
• Evidence of Work Rights.
• Travel between work sites on a regular basis.
• Flexibility in working hours.