In-Demand Play worker Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

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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11d
Bookings and Operations Coordinator | Casual Casual
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $78,755 - $84,284 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
3d
Food Services Assistant
Arcare Aged Care —Canberra ACT
- Culinary experience
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Roster Co-ordinator
Arcare Aged Care —Aranda ACT
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Office Manager
Haven Care Australia —Canberra ACT
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Travel reimbursement
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11d
Recovery Case Worker
Mission Australia —Queanbeyan NSW
- $39.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Case management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
14d
Utility All Rounder - Canberra Locals (4791)
Cater Care Australia / Cater Care Services —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Home Care Worker (2) - ACT - Canberra South - PPT
Silverchain —Canberra ACT
- $32.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- First Aid Certification
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Planning Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
City and Environment —Canberra ACT
- $95,722 - $100,956 a year
- Temporary
12d
Director Executive – Disability & NDIS Organization
I've Got You Empowerment (IGYE) —Belconnen ACT
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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4d
Home Care Worker - ACT - Canberra North
Silverchain —Belconnen ACT
- $32.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- First Aid Certification
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Assistant Director Strategic Planning - Bushfire | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
3d
Inpool Volunteer- ACT
Rainbow Club Australia Limited —Bruce ACT
- Temporary
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Program Manager | Full-time Permanent
Suburban Land Agency —Canberra ACT
- $191,177 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Team management
5d
Team Leader, Kinship Assessments and Carer Support | Full-time Permanent
Health and Community Services —Canberra ACT
- $136,571 - $146,026 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
12d
Deputy Principal, Whitlam School | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $168,900 - $173,125 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
OSHC Service Manager | Harrison
OSH Club —Amaroo ACT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
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12d
Speech Pathologist (NDIS)
ORS —Fyshwick ACT
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Part-time
13d
Sous Chef
EVT Group —Forrest ACT
- Full-time
- Resort
Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Bega
NSW Health —Queanbeyan NSW
- $76,364 - $108,943 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
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
11 days ago

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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play worker jobs in australian capital territory

Social Worker

Bookings and Operations Coordinator | Casual Casual

Food Services Assistant

Roster Co-ordinator

Office Manager

Recovery Case Worker

Utility All Rounder - Canberra Locals (4791)

Home Care Worker (2) - ACT - Canberra South - PPT

Planning Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Director Executive – Disability & NDIS Organization

Home Care Worker - ACT - Canberra North

Assistant Director Strategic Planning - Bushfire | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Inpool Volunteer- ACT

Program Manager | Full-time Permanent

Team Leader, Kinship Assessments and Carer Support | Full-time Permanent

Deputy Principal, Whitlam School | Full-time Permanent

OSHC Service Manager | Harrison

Speech Pathologist (NDIS)

Sous Chef

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Bega

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