Nighttime Community Engagement Worker

Anglicare North Queensland Limited; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Chaplaincy Service

Training and professional development

Flexible workplace arrangements

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Airlie Beach, QLD) seeks a Community Engagement Worker for its Safe Night Out team to provide direct outreach support to people who are intoxicated or affected by drugs. You will focus on reducing harm and help them access safe supports, including family, friends and health services, while coordinating with venues and responders.

You will work late nights to early mornings, ensuring safe practices and respectful communication with stakeholders and the

Qualifications

• Qualifications or enrolment in community service related studies preferred.
• Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and providing support or casework.
• Ability to establish rapport with people experiencing alcohol or drug challenges, homelessness, or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outreach support to individuals in Safe Night Precincts, focusing on harm reduction.
• Encourage rest, rehydration, recovery and connection to safe supports (family, friends, health or crisis services).
• Maintain safety and positive communication with team, venue staff and other stakeholders during late-night hours.

Skills

Community service studies

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Rapport with clients

Public health awareness

Networking with first responders

Communication skills

Willingness to travel locally

Education

Community Service studies (preferred)

Job description

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Airlie Beach, QLD) seeks a Community Engagement Worker for its Safe Night Out team to provide direct outreach support to people who are intoxicated or affected by drugs. You will focus on reducing harm and help them access safe supports, including family, friends and health services, while coordinating with venues and responders.

You will work late nights to early mornings, ensuring safe practices and respectful communication with stakeholders and the