Recovery Support Worker - Annerley

Richmond Fellowship Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

Richmond Fellowship Queensland is seeking a Recovery Support Worker for the Transition from Corrections program in Brisbane. You will support people preparing to leave correctional settings, navigate practical and personal challenges, and foster independence within the community.

You will work autonomously within RFQ's recovery-focused approach, build strong relationships with clients and services, and contribute to safety and outcomes while meeting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in human services field or relevant experience supporting people with mental health challenges
• Ability to work autonomously within RFQ's recovery-oriented approach
• Strong organisation and time management to manage caseload and KPIs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound professional judgement and integrity

Skills

Autonomy

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Job description

Your Next Role!

Be there at a point in someone’s life where the right support can make a lasting difference.

As a Recovery Support Worker in our Transition from Corrections program, you’ll work alongside people as they prepare to leave correctional settings and rebuild their lives in the community. Working collaboratively with Prison Mental Health services, you’ll provide reach-in support while clients are still incarcerated and continue that connection through intensive, community-based support following their release.

You’ll help people navigate the practical and personal challenges that come with transition, supporting them to work towards their goals, strengthen their independence and reconnect with their community. From everyday tasks and activities through to building trusted relationships with services and stakeholders, your work will help create greater stability, confidence and opportunity for the people you support.

This is a role where relationships matter. You’ll bring a recovery-focused, person-centred approach to every interaction, while contributing to a supportive team culture and maintaining the quality, safety and documentation standards that underpin great service delivery.

If you’re passionate about walking alongside people through significant change and helping create possibilities for what comes next, this could be your next opportunity.

What you’ll Bring:

You’ll bring a calm, capable and person-centred approach to your work, with the confidence to support people through complex situations while building trust, maintaining strong professional boundaries and keeping recovery goals at the centre of your practice.

You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships across services and the broader community. Just as importantly, you’ll bring sound judgement, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting people to move forward.

You will have:

• A Diploma in a human services related field and/or relevant experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges
• The ability to work autonomously and professionally in line with RFQ’s recovery-oriented approach, values and service philosophy
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload, meet KPIs and complete outcome measures and safety planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, stakeholders and service providers
• Sound professional judgement, clear professional boundaries and a high level of integrity

Why RFQ?

At RFQ, the work you do has purpose. For more than 50 years, we’ve been supporting people across Queensland to improve their wellbeing, strengthen their independence and create meaningful change in their lives.

You’ll join an organisation that values people, relationships and the difference that thoughtful, recovery-focused support can make. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported to do your best work, continue developing and contribute to something bigger.

You’ll also enjoy:

• $80,000 - $85,000 Base annual salary (depending on experience) + Superannuation
• Enhance your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 on general living expenses and additionally up to $2,650 annual entertainment benefits, which also includes access to novated leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family).
• Opportunities for a wide range of career and professional development.

Please note that RFQ is an organisation that embraces diversity.

This position is subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as part of RFQ’s pre-employment screening requirements.