In-Demand Behavioral health worker Jobs in Australia

Key Worker
CatholicCare Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- No degree
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10d
Family Support Worker
Wise Healthcare Pty Ltd —South Morang VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Education
- Social Work
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3d
Residential Support Worker
DPV Health —Melbourne VIC
- Day shift
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
11d
Support Worker - South Adelaide
Incluso Services Pty Ltd —Toorak Gardens SA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Case Worker – Community Stabilisation Detox
Palmerston Association —West Leederville WA
- Full-time
- Case management
- In-person
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Key Worker - Hobart
Everyday Independence —Hobart TAS
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Support Worker - North Adelaide
Incluso Services Pty Ltd —Evanston Gardens SA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
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Key Worker - Northern Adelaide
Everyday Independence —Salisbury SA
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Key Worker - North Western Sydney
Everyday Independence —Seven Hills NSW
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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8d
Disability Support Worker Female (IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENT)
Kangaroo Care —Slacks Creek QLD
- $36.10 - $40.10 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Key Worker - Melton
Everyday Independence —Melton VIC
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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House Support Lead
Sahara Services Australia Pty Ltd —Mount Colah NSW
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Parental leave
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Disability Support Worker (Casual)
First Melbourne Care Pty Ltd —Ararat VIC
- $36.81 - $38.00 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
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2d
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Care I wish Pty Ltd —Willoughby NSW
- From $36.81 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Key Worker - Northern Melbourne or North Western Melbourne
Everyday Independence —Craigieburn VIC
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Key Worker - Shepparton
Everyday Independence —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Allied Health Clinician
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $40.05 - $61.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance program
5d
Key Worker - Greater Western Sydney
Everyday Independence —Penrith NSW
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Victorian Government —Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Research
- Communication skills
- Teaching
12d
Support Worker - Bald Hills
SEQUAL Ltd —Bald Hills QLD
- $33.94 - $44.59 an hour
- Temporary
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Referral program
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Key Worker

CatholicCare Tasmania -
Hobart TAS

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
10 days ago

Benefits

Salary packaging
Insurance services

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Working with Vulnerable People Registration
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Community Services
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Key Worker

Full Time, Fixed Term

Located in Southern Tasmania

About Us

CatholicCare Tasmania (CCT) is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

About the Role

The Inspire at Home program supports young people aged 12-18 in residential placements. Key Workers have a passion for promoting the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of young people and play a vital role in mentoring Youth Workers in their team to support children and young people to live their best life. Supports provided to our young people are focused on the domains of the Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Framework - being loved and safe, having material basics, being healthy, learning, participating, and having a positive sense of culture and identity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Key Worker you will be responsible for supporting a team of Youth Workers, collaborating with Placement Leads and Therapeutic Specialists and working with young people to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care.

Key workers will:

Work with Placement Leads to maintain compliance with the relevant child safety legislation and regulation, as well as organisational policy and procedures.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, families, and young people.
Implement therapeutic plans and safety plans in collaboration with the Placement Leads and Therapeutic Specialists.
Support Youth Workers to deliver a child centered service that promotes wellbeing and safety.
Support Youth Workers to maintain workplace health and safety checks, cleanliness of the property, and compliance checking.
Maintaining accurate and up to date records and ensure all required documentation is completed.
Facilitate team meetings and professional development activities.
Provide the day-to-day care of all children in the residential care setting and participate in appropriate recreational activities for and with the children.
Delegate tasks within the residential care setting.

About You:

You are committed to the welfare of children and young people and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You have:

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and competent in building relationships with young people.
Experience working in a team environment that has delivered client-centered services that achieve positive outcomes for clients.
The ability to handle the challenges and problem solve.
The ability to ensure that client documentation, reports and service delivery targets are completed to the required standards.
The ability to respond to staff grievances and disciplinary matters in consultation with Placement Leads and provide supervision responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office, email, and web-based applications.
Ensure that appropriate client records and data are maintained.
As a key Worker you must be available to be on call and to provide support and assistance as required.

Essential Requirements

Minimum certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Service or equivalent experience.
Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Card
Current Tasmanian driving license, and
Current Provide First Aid training certificate or willing to obtain.

What We Offer

Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
Up to four bonus leave days per year.
Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being.
Discounted Health Insurance options
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive, values-driven work environment.

Selection Criteria

1. Commitment to the vision, mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania, and a broad understanding of the operations of the Catholic Church in Tasmania.

2. Working with young people in therapeutic residential care can involve handling emotional and behavioral challenges. How do you manage difficult situations while ensuring the young person and staff feels supported and respected? Can you provide a specific example?

3. Demonstrate experience and understanding of the principles which underpin working within a care management model for young people.

4. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills which include the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with young people, other colleagues and other service providers.

5. Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills including the ability to manage aspects of the running of the house

6. Possess a sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including mandatory reporting, workplace health and safety, duty of care, privacy and confidentiality, children, young people and families act and anti-discriminatory legislation.

To Apply

Please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your motivation, relevant skills and experience for the role. For further information, please contact Nitika via [email protected]

Applications close - Wednesday 26 August 2026

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding then interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

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