Neighbourhood Support Worker

Centacare; Kingaroy; Presencial; AUD 53.000 - 76.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑s­e

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development

Company vehicle

Descripción de la vacante

Centacare Family and Relationship Services in Kingaroy seeks a compassionate Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker for fixed-term, part-time maternity leave cover. You will provide person-centred support to children, young people and families, and connect them with universal and targeted services.

With 22.5 hours per week across Tue-Thu, you will plan group programs, coordinate workshops, maintain records, and work across schools, homes, clinics and community settings in line with CFRS values.

Formación

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with practitioners, families, carers and other professionals.
• Genuine interest in trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to support.

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centred support to children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds, building positive, respectful and trusting relationships.
• Plan, organise and co-facilitate group programs, community events and workshops, including psychoeducational and therapeutic-based activities.
• Support clients to access appropriate universal and targeted services, providing referrals and connecting them with relevant community resources.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, families, carers, colleagues, practitioners and community stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and reports, while contributing to service planning, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Deliver flexible support across schools, homes, clinics and community settings, while upholding work health and safety standards and organisational policies.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Educación

Bachelor degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counselling

Descripción del empleo

05th November, 2026

About Centacare

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-driven organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year.

Centacare Family and Relationship Services

Centacare Family and Relationship Services is dedicated to helping foster a better sense of social connection for people, supporting people in vulnerable circumstances and improving awareness and understanding of important social issues across the local community.

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker to join our team on a fixed-term, part-time basis until 18 May 2027, for a maternity leave cover. This role provides identified support services to individuals and families in the communities of Kingaroy, within the framework of CFRS's mission, values, and vision, the Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker acts as a key link between community members and the broader network of universal and targeted support services.

Position Details:

• Employment: Fixed Term - Part-Time, until May 18th 2027 for a Maternity leave cover.
• Location: Kingaroy Centacare Family and Relationship Services
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Remuneration: $46.70/hr + Super SCAHDS LEVEL 4
• Days: 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Hours of work: 8:30am and 4:30pm

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds, building positive, respectful and trusting relationships.
• Plan, organise and co-facilitate group programs, community events and workshops, including psychoeducational and therapeutic-based activities.
• Support clients to access appropriate universal and targeted services, providing referrals and connecting them with relevant community resources.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, families, carers, colleagues, practitioners and community stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and reports, while contributing to service planning, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Deliver flexible support across schools, homes, clinics and community settings, while upholding work health and safety standards and organisational policies.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with practitioners, families, carers and other professionals.
• A genuine interest in trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to support.

Requirements:

• At least two years' experience working as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, or in a Community Services, Community Development, or Wellbeing role, or a similar position; alternatively, currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related discipline.
• A current Australian driver's licence.
• Willing to obtain a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check or hold one within the last 6 months within the last 6 months.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax-free, potentially increasing your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential counselling and support for you and your family members
• Training and Development: Access a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities
• Company Vehicle: Access to a company vehicle when transporting clients
• The opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

If you are passionate about helping your community and providing and want to work as part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and