Neighbourhood Support Worker

Archdiocese of Brisbane; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Company vehicle

Job summary

Archdiocese of Brisbane's Centacare Family and Relationship Services seeks a Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker for a fixed-term, part-time maternity cover in Kingaroy. 22.5 hours/week across Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:30am–4:30pm, at $46.70/hr + Super, with SCAHDS Level 4.

Join a values-driven team delivering person-centred support to children, young people and families, coordinating programs, referrals and community resources across local settings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or related discipline

Working with Children Check/Blue Card (ongoing)

Job description

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.

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

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.

You will work collaboratively to develop and deliver person-centred services that respond to the specific needs of our local communities, ensuring access to appropriate supports and pathways for long-term wellbeing.

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