In-Demand Of community engagement Jobs in Canberra, Act

Social Worker
Haven Care Australia —Canberra ACT
- $65,941.01 - $124,521.97 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Travel reimbursement
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Marketing Assistant
Team Pilates —Canberra ACT
- $800 - $2,000 a month
- Hybrid work
- Smartphone
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Community Worker
Anchored Care —Canberra ACT
- $78,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Analytics Officer | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $102,657 - $116,592 a year
- Full-time
- Analytics
Research Advisor
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $107,850 - $113,252 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
Transcriber
Epiq Systems, Inc. —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Remote
- Administrative experience
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- No degree
First Nations Community Liaison Officer, Pre-1914 Frontier Wars Gallery - Affirmative Measures (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Australian War Memorial —Campbell ACT
- $121,755 - $132,713 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
1d
Workplace Coordinator
JLL —Canberra ACT
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
Assistant Commissioner, Communication, Education and Engagement
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
5d
Deputy Sustainment Project Manager
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
8d
Data Analyst
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
Intelligence Director - EL 2
Australian Taxation Office —Canberra ACT
- $155,911 - $185,713 a year
9d
Casual Study Assistants
Australian Catholic University —Canberra ACT
- $55.82 - $66.62 an hour
- Administrative experience
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Manager - Resilience
Australia Red Cross —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Research Fellow
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $121,598 - $137,870 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Recruiting
Bookings and Operations Coordinator | Casual Casual
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $78,755 - $84,284 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
8d
Deputy Integrated Project Manager
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
- Communication skills
Assistant Director, HR Strategy & Indigenous Liaison Officer - Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
Australian Government —Canberra ACT
- $129,477 - $143,099 a year
8d
Executive Branch Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing | Full-time Executive
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $238,533 - $245,876 a year
- Full-time
ACT Policing - First Nations Liaison Officer, Education & Diversion
Australian Federal Police (AFP) —Canberra ACT
- $87,836 - $103,256 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
4d

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Social Worker

Haven Care Australia
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$65,941.01 - $124,521.97 a year

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
CPR Certification
Working with Vulnerable People Registration
Blue Card
Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
Social Work
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

The Social Worker at Haven Care Australia plays a key role in supporting participants with disabilities, psychosocial challenges, complex care needs, mental health concerns, and social vulnerabilities to achieve improved wellbeing, independence, community participation, and quality of life.

The role involves working collaboratively with participants, families, guardians, support coordinators, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to provide advocacy, psychosocial support, crisis intervention, case management, and linkage to appropriate services and supports.

The Social Worker will support Haven Care Australia’s commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and high-quality supports in line with the principles of the NDIS Practice Standards and organisational values.

Key ResponsibilitiesParticipant Support & Advocacy

Conduct psychosocial and environmental assessments for participants
Support participants in achieving goals outlined in their NDIS plans
Provide emotional support, advocacy, and practical assistance to participants and families
Assist participants to access community resources, healthcare services, housing, mental health services, and other relevant supports
Support participants during complex transitions including hospital discharges, SIL transitions, crisis accommodation, and change of providers
Promote participant choice, control, dignity, and independence

Case Management & Coordination

Work collaboratively with Support Coordinators, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Allied Health teams, hospitals, guardians, and family members
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, and care planning discussions
Assist with risk assessments, safeguarding concerns, and incident follow-up processes
Support participants experiencing behavioural, emotional, social, or environmental challenges
Assist in identifying risks related to homelessness, neglect, abuse, social isolation, or mental health deterioration

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, reports, and participant records
Ensure documentation is completed in line with NDIS Practice Standards, organisational policies, and legislative requirements
Contribute to report writing, care planning, and evidence gathering for participant reviews and funding reassessments
Support compliance with incident management, mandatory reporting, and restrictive practice obligations where applicable

Community Engagement

Promote social inclusion and community participation opportunities
Support participants to build confidence, relationships, life skills, and independence
Assist participants in engaging with education, employment, recreational, and community-based activities
Foster positive relationships with external stakeholders and community services

Essential Skills & Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Compassionate, empathetic, and participant-focused approach
Ability to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally
Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent organisational and documentation abilities
Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
Ability to work with participants with complex behaviours, ASD, intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, dementia, and high physical support needs

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) preferred
Current National Police Check
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) / Blue Card / Working With Children Check
Current Driver’s Licence
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate preferred
Experience within disability, mental health, aged care, or community services sector desirable

Key Performance Outcomes

Positive participant outcomes and satisfaction
Effective advocacy and safeguarding outcomes
Timely and compliant documentation
Improved participant wellbeing and community engagement
Strong stakeholder and family collaboration
Contribution to safe, sustainable, and high-quality service delivery

Our Values at Haven Care Australia

Compassion
Respect
Dignity
Integrity
Inclusion
Participant-Centred Care
Excellence in Support Delivery

At Haven Care Australia, we are committed to empowering participants to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives within supportive and inclusive environments.

Pay: $65,941.01 – $124,521.97 per year

Benefits:

Salary packaging
Travel reimbursement
Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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