Community Worker: Empower Independence & Community Connection

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

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Bardon, Brisbane, is seeking a Community Worker for a full-time, Immediate Start role. You will empower clients, including seniors and people with disabilities, to live independently and stay connected to their community.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing and reviewing individualized support plans, providing direct support, monitoring progress, and coordinating referrals to health, housing, and social services.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, social work, or related positions.
• Strong assessment, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of each client’s needs, identifying strengths and barriers to independence.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized support and educational programs aligned with client goals and NDIS/aged-care plans.
• Provide direct support or skill-building to resolve social, emotional, and financial challenges.
• Monitor client progress through regular check-ins and documented observations, reporting outcomes to the care team, family, and funding bodies.
• Liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and businesses to promote awareness of support services and advocate for client access.
• Prepare detailed submissions for funding, resources, and program extensions, along with progress reports for government and referring agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Location: Bardon, QLD, 4065
Full-Time: Immediate Start
Job Title: Community Worker
Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role
Our client delivers person-centered support that helps individuals live independently at home and stay connected to their community. As their Community Worker, you will empower clients – including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with complex needs – to achieve their goals and participate fully in community life.

Key Responsibility and Duties
Client assessment and planning

• Conduct holistic assessments of each client’s physical, emotional, and social needs, identifying strengths and barriers to independence.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized support, training, and educational programs that align with client goals and NDIS/aged-care plans.

Client support and progress monitoring

• Interview the clients to understand the nature and extent of their difficulties, then provide direct support or skill-building to resolve social, emotional, and financial challenges.
• Monitor client progress through regular check-ins and documented observations, reporting outcomes to the care team, family, and funding bodies.

Community engagement and referrals

• Assess local community needs and available resources for health, housing, employment, training, and social activities, then connect clients to relevant services.
• Liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and businesses to promote awareness of support services and advocate for client access.

Program development and administration

• Prepare detailed submissions for funding, resources, and program extensions, along with progress reports for government and referring agencies.
• Supervise and support clients on probation, parole, or in adult service units, group housing, or government institutions – ensuring compliance and rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

• 1 year of full-time work experience within community services, social work, or in related positions.
• Relevant qualifications are required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Brisbane.

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• This role directly contributes to meaningful, lasting changes in people’s lives.

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