Community Worker - Disability

Mygration Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Community Worker – Disability to support clients in SIL, community access, and allied health services, helping them develop daily living skills and independence.

The role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, liaising with families and agencies, and providing direct support across housing, transport, and social participation, with emphasis on inclusive community living.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year full-time relevant experience (disability support, community services, or allied health assistance).
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Certificate IV/Diploma in Community Services, Disability, or Mental Health).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (preferable), satisfactory police check, valid driver’s license, and own transport.
• Up-to-date flu vaccination and COVID-19 immunization (as required).

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Program Development: Assess clients’ needs, abilities, and personal goals, then plan, develop, and implement individualized educational, training, and support programs (e.g., daily living skills, community access, therapeutic activities).
• Monitoring & Referral: Monitor and report regularly on clients’ progress toward their SIL or community participation goals, adjusting support strategies as needed.
• Community & Resource Liaison: Assess community needs and available resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other disability-specific facilities, then connect clients accordingly.
• Direct Support & Family Assistance: Support families and provide education, personal care, and social engagement for disabled persons in adult service units, group housing, or short-term accommodation settings.
• Administration & Funding: Prepare clear, timely submissions for funding and resources, including reports to government bodies (e.g., NDIA) and other agencies, ensuring compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.

Job description

Location: Kenmore, QLD, 4069
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Facility Manager
Job Title: Community Worker - Disability
Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 - depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a registered NDIS provider dedicated to empowering individuals to “live well,” we are seeking a dedicated Community Worker – Disability. Our client specialises in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation, Community Access, Allied Health/Therapeutic Support, and Behaviour Support for children and adults with disabilities or developmental delays. Their focus is on building daily living skills, fostering community participation, and providing a “home away from home.” We are looking for a worker who will assist clients to solve social, emotional, and practical problems while promoting genuine independence.

Key Duties (paraphrased & detailed)

Assessment & Program Development

• Assess clients’ needs, abilities, and personal goals, then plan, develop, and implement individualized educational, training, and support programs (e.g., daily living skills, community access, therapeutic activities).
• Interview clients and their families to determine the nature and extent of social, emotional, financial, or behavioural difficulties, using this information to tailor NDIS-funded supports.

Monitoring & Referral

• Monitor and report regularly on clients’ progress toward their SIL or community participation goals, adjusting support strategies as needed.
• Refer clients to additional agencies or allied health professionals (e.g., behavior support practitioners, community nurses) when specialized help is required.

Community & Resource Liaison

• Assess community needs and available resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other disability-specific facilities, then connect clients accordingly.
• Liaise with community groups, government bodies, private businesses, and other welfare agencies to promote awareness of disability resources and advocate for client inclusion.

Direct Support & Family Assistance

• Support families and provide education, personal care, and social engagement for disabled persons in adult service units, group housing, or short-term accommodation settings.
• Assist young people and adults to solve social, emotional, and financial problems, including budgeting, accessing transport, or managing challenging behaviours using tailored behaviour support plans.

Administration & Funding

• Prepare clear, timely submissions for funding and resources, including reports to government bodies (e.g., NDIA) and other agencies, ensuring compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year full-time relevant experience (disability support, community services, or allied health assistance).
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Certificate IV/Diploma in Community Services, Disability, or Mental Health).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (preferable), satisfactory police check, valid driver’s license, and own transport.
• Up-to-date flu vaccination and COVID-19 immunization (as required).

Why Join?

Rewarding work that empowers clients to live well, ongoing training, supportive team culture, and modern community-based facilities.

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