In-Demand Support practitioner 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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7d
General Practitioner
Verity medical practice —Bruce ACT
- $240 - $270 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Patient care
- EMR systems
- Work from home
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11d
Medical Reception - Patient Advocate
Next Practice Deakin —Conder ACT
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Medical office experience
- Microsoft Office
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2d
Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner - Hybrid
ORS —Canberra ACT
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
CYF Practitioner, Prenatal Family Response and Engagement | Full-time Permanent
Health and Community Services —Canberra ACT
- $120,160 - $131,611 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
2d
Early Intervention Key Worker/ Allied Health
Leading Lights Early Intervention —Phillip ACT
- $45 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Clinic
- Working with children
- In-person
- Travel reimbursement
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1d
Nurse Practitioner
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $138,182 - $144,783 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
9d
Engagement Liaison Officer
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) —Canberra ACT
- $90,878 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
7d
Property Management Associate
The Property Collective —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
Chaplain (Travel Opportunities)
Australian Army —Canberra ACT
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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13d
ACT Chief Medical Officer | Full-time Executive
Health and Community Services —Canberra ACT
- $306,932 - $316,403 a year
- Full-time
2d
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
ORS —Fyshwick ACT
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
12h
District Nurse Practitioner Coordinator - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health
NSW Health —Queanbeyan NSW
- $72.55 - $77.68 an hour
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
10d
Industrials & Infrastructure | Multiple Opportunities Available | Canberra
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Parental leave
ICT Educator | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Canberra Institute of Technology —Canberra ACT
- $107,501 - $123,449 a year
- Temporary
- Management
New Graduate Radiographer - Southeast NSW
Qscan Group —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
3d
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HomeCaring Canberra City —Canberra ACT
- $47 - $50 an hour
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Patient care
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1d
Behaviour Support Practitioner - Canberra
Everyday Independence —Deakin ACT
- $77,200 - $110,143 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Physiotherapist
Serco Plc —Campbell ACT
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
6d
Physiotherapist Level 1/2 - Queanbeyan Health Service
NSW Health —Queanbeyan NSW
- $38.51 - $54.94 an hour
- Full-time
21h

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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
7 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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support practitioner jobs in australian capital territory

Social Worker

General Practitioner

Medical Reception - Patient Advocate

Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner - Hybrid

CYF Practitioner, Prenatal Family Response and Engagement | Full-time Permanent

Early Intervention Key Worker/ Allied Health

Nurse Practitioner

Engagement Liaison Officer

Property Management Associate

Chaplain (Travel Opportunities)

ACT Chief Medical Officer | Full-time Executive

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

District Nurse Practitioner Coordinator - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health

Industrials & Infrastructure | Multiple Opportunities Available | Canberra

ICT Educator | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary

New Graduate Radiographer - Southeast NSW

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Canberra

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Level 1/2 - Queanbeyan Health Service

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