Employment Opportunity
- Play a critical role in supporting the Community
- Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions
- A culture of excellence, integrity and working together.
Annual salary of $81,260 - $83,225 per annum + Statutory Superannuation
Fixed Term (part time or full time) opportunity for the period 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2027.
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
This is an exciting opportunity for a community-oriented person who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people in our community and supporting them under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Community Services, the Community Wellbeing & Transport Officer is responsible for supporting residents of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters who are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), including individuals aged 65 years and over. The role is responsible for coordinating the Community Bus Service and a range of social programs, including Lunch at the Pub, Excursions, and Strength and Balance activities.
As the Community Bus Service is supported by a team of volunteers, including Community Bus Drivers and Helpers, this position also plays a vital role in coordinating volunteers’ day-to-day activities and providing ongoing support to ensure effective service delivery.
About You
To be successful in this position you will be a pro-active team player who takes pride in the work you do and is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people in our community.
You will possess the following skills and experience:
- Respond to enquiries in relation to Council’s home support services including:
- providing information to Citizens on Council services;
- assisting older citizens to connect to My Aged Care; and
- effectively resolving complaints.
- Undertake Service Assessments of eligible residents for the Community Bus service and Social programs.
- Complete service reviews of residents in receipt of services.
- Develop Service Agreements and update Service Plans (as required) for residents, based on individual needs.
- Plan rosters for Volunteers Bus Drivers and Helpers.
- Current Drivers Licence (Class 1)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- At least 12 months experience working in aged care
- Experience in working with Volunteers
- Experience in co-ordinating Community Buses.
Benefits
- Join a value-based organisation
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Study assistance
- Annual leave loading
- Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
- Healthy Lifestyles Program
- Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
- Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Community Services, Rosanna Busolin on 8366 4600.
Applications close 12pm on Friday, 12 June 2026.
